Bioinspired design of DNA in aqueous ionic liquid media for sustainable packaging of horseradish peroxidase under biotic stress

Chem Commun (Camb). 2025 Jan 21;61(8):1613-1616. doi: 10.1039/d4cc05803h.

Abstract

We show that a combination of DNA and ionic liquid significantly increases the stability and activity of HRP and achieves a 4.8-fold higher peroxidase activity than PBS buffer. Also, HRP retains 84% of its activity in IL+DNA compared to 24% in PBS against trypsin digestion. Molecular modeling and spectroscopic studies reveal a protective microenvironment.

MeSH terms

  • DNA* / chemistry
  • DNA* / metabolism
  • Horseradish Peroxidase* / chemistry
  • Horseradish Peroxidase* / metabolism
  • Ionic Liquids* / chemistry
  • Models, Molecular
  • Water / chemistry

Substances

  • Ionic Liquids
  • Horseradish Peroxidase
  • DNA
  • Water