Study on the Formation and Spectra of SolubleGlycoprotein/Calcium Bilirubinate Complexes
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectrum and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry were used to study the filtrates produced by reactions of different initial ratios (w/w) of α acidic glycoprotein(AGP) and calcium bilirubinate(CaBR) in saline solution. The results indicated that there were strong interactions between AGP and CaBR by hydrogen bonds or coordination or electrostatic attraction, which made the microstructure of AGP changed and solubility of CaBR in aqueous solution increased and a series of soluble AGP/CaBR complexes formed.
Taking up the common challenges in biocatalysis, a group of industrialists decided to react with a bottom-up solution, and created the Swiss Industrial Biocatalysis Consortium (SIBC). The Swiss Industrial Biocatalysis Consortium is a pre-competitive working group to better implement and utilize existing know-how and resources in biocatalysis, and to influence and shape the economic and educational political environment. Recent examples of activities are outlined.