Analysis of phytoestrogens in foods using sol-gel enzyme columns for sample preparation

Heidi Schwartz, Margit Cichna-Markl (Corresponding author)

Publications: Contribution to journalArticlePeer Reviewed

Abstract

The paper describes the development and application of a new method in phytoestrogen analysis using sol-gel cellulase columns for sample preparation. Enzyme columns were produced by entrapping commercially available cellulase by slightly modifying a simple sol-gel procedure previously optimised for immobilising antibodies. Quantitative hydrolysis of both lignan and isoflavone glycosides was achieved within 5 min. Immobilisation of the enzyme enabled the elimination of enzyme-born impurities prior to analysis. Sol-gel cellulase columns could be used for at least 15 cleavage cycles over the investigated period of two months. Œ 2005 Springer Science + Business Media, Inc.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)211-220
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology
Volume35
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2005

Austrian Fields of Science 2012

  • 1040 Chemistry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Analysis of phytoestrogens in foods using sol-gel enzyme columns for sample preparation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this