Effect of hydration on the morphology of enzyme powder
Open Access
- 1 May 1992
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Wiley in Biotechnology & Bioengineering
- Vol. 39 (11) , 1171-1175
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bit.260391114
Abstract
We report the first direct images of the hydration of protein powders. Using an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM) we have taken a series of micrographs of a region of the enzyme (subtilisin) power whilst hydrating the sample. In addition, the sample has been viewed during exposure to toluene vapors. The ESEM is a remarkable new instrument that will have wide applicability in imaging of biological materials in their native environments.Keywords
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