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Study of a Reagent- and Mediatorless Biosensor for D-Amino Acids Based on Co-Immobilized D-Amino Acid Oxidase and Peroxidase in Carbon Paste Electrodes

Department of Analytical Chemistry University of Lund P.O. Box 124, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden

György Marko-Varga

Department of Analytical Chemistry University of Lund P.O. Box 124, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden

LO Gorton

Department of Analytical Chemistry University of Lund P.O. Box 124, S-221 00 Lund, Sweden

A biosensor for the analysis of D-amino acids is described. Carbon paste (graphite/paraffin oil) was chemically modified with immobilized D-amino acid oxidase and either horse-radish peroxidase or fungal peroxidase from Arthromyces ramosus. The two enzymes dissolved in buffer, together with an amine containing oligomer or polymer, were adsorbed on dry graphite. Prior to immobilization, the graphite was heat treated at 700°C for 15 s to promote an efficient electron transfer between graphite and the peroxidase. The mixture was dried before addition of the pasting liquid. The sensor is based on the fact that the hydrogen peroxide produced by the action of D-amino acid oxidase is electrocatalytically reduced through the action of the peroxidase. The amine containing compound acted as a stabilizer and activator of the enzymes in the paste. The enzyme electrode was investigated as a sensor for D-phenylalanine and hydrogen peroxide in a flow through electrochemical cell connected to a single line flow injection system. The influences on the response by different additives to the paste and pH are reported. Linear calibration curves were obtained between 0.1 and 1.4 mM for D-phenylalanine and 5 and 1000 µM for hydrogen peroxide at an applied potential of -50 mV vs. Ag/AgCl. The sensor was also active for the following D-amino acids: D-alanine, D-valine, D-leucine, D-isoleucine, D-serine, D-aspartic acid, D-glutamic acid, D-lysine, D-histidine, D-arginine, D-tryptophan, D-methionine, and D-proline.

Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 8, No. 2, 146-173 (1993)
DOI: 10.1177/088532829300800204


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