Platinum Nanoparticles Encapsulated by Aminopeptidase: A Multifunctional Bioinorganic Nanohybrid Catalyst

Abstract

Two birds with one stone: When platinum nanoparticles are encapsulated by a bacterial aminopeptidase, the novel hybrid combines platinum-catalyzed hydrogenation and peptidase-catalyzed hydrolysis for multistep synthesis (see picture). This concept of bioinorganic integration can be extended to various enzymes and inorganic materials, allowing for the design and fabrication of novel multifunctional materials. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.