Immobilized Biosystems Theory and Practical Applications [Paperback]

This book provides an overview of the immobilization of viable and non-viable cells, proteins, enzymes and active molecules, and their interaction with natural or synthetic carriers for performing biochemical and chemical reactions in vivo and in vitro.Preface. List of Contributors. Introduction; I.A. Veliky. Natural and synthetic carriers suitable for immobilization of viable cells, active organelles, and molecules; P. Gemeiner, U. Rexova-Benkova, F. Svec, O. Norrlow. Immobilization of proteins for biosensor development; E.T. Vandenberg, R.S. Brown, U.J. Krull. Immobilized enzymes and cells in biochemical reactions; S. Birnbaum. Cell immobilisation by adsorption to glass fibre mats; F. DiCosmo, H. Tanaka, A.W. Neumann. Biofilms, naturally occurring communities of immobilized cells; R.J.C Mclean, D.E. Caldwell, W. Costerton. References. Index.Springer Book Archives