Preparation and application of enzyme-based hydrogels

Enzymes are highly efficient catalysts in nature, governing countless reactions in biological systems. Enzyme-based hydrogels are three-dimensional network materials with enzyme activity, created by loading enzymes into hydrogels or using hydrogels to synthesize polymeric materials. Due to their hig...

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Main Authors: Yahui Wen, Xinghai Wang, Jinxue Zhao, Xuejing Zhai, Wei Xia, Peiyi Li, Keqiang Lai, Lidong Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-05-01
Series:Biosensors and Bioelectronics: X
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590137025000214
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Summary:Enzymes are highly efficient catalysts in nature, governing countless reactions in biological systems. Enzyme-based hydrogels are three-dimensional network materials with enzyme activity, created by loading enzymes into hydrogels or using hydrogels to synthesize polymeric materials. Due to their high biocompatibility, enzyme-based hydrogels exhibit broad application potential in various fields. In recent years, researchers have been continuously exploring new preparation methods to improve the physical, chemical, and biological properties of enzyme-based hydrogels. Additionally, the introduction of materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) has further enhanced the biological activity of these hydrogels. This review summarizes recent preparation methods and structural characteristics of enzyme-based hydrogels, with a focus on their applications in biosensors and medical fields, highlighting the vast application prospects of enzyme-based hydrogels.
ISSN:2590-1370