JOURNAL ARTICLE

Study of 400 MHz microwave conduction loss effect for a hydrolysis reaction by thermostable β-Glucosidase HT1.

  • Published In: Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry, 2023, v. 87, n. 2. P. 158 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Izuru Nagashima; Jun-ichi Sugiyama; Hiroki Shimizu 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the effects of 400 MHz microwave irradiation on the enzymatic hydrolysis reaction catalyzed by thermostable β-Glucosidase HT1. The study demonstrates that 400 MHz microwaves selectively activate ions through conductive heating, which accelerates the HT1 enzymatic reaction more effectively than higher frequency microwaves (2.45 GHz and 5.80 GHz) that primarily heat water via dielectric heating. This selective ion activation at 400 MHz is proposed to increase the potential energy of ions involved in the reaction, enhancing enzymatic activity while maintaining enzyme stability. The findings support the concept that microwave frequency can influence enzymatic reactions beyond simple thermal effects by molecularly selective energy transfer.

Additional Information

  • Source:Bioscience, Biotechnology & Biochemistry. 2023/02, Vol. 87, Issue 2, p158
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0916-8451
  • DOI:10.1093/bbb/zbac194
  • Accession Number:161613174
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