Aspartate analysis in formulations using a new enzyme sensor.

L Campanella; Z Aturki; M P Sammartino; M Tomassetti

doi:10.1016/0731-7085(95)01257-l

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Aspartate analysis in formulations using a new enzyme sensor.

L Campanella·Z Aturki·M P Sammartino·M Tomassetti

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A biosensor has been developed for the purpose of directly analysing aspartate in pharmaceutical formulations and aspartame in sweeteners. This biosensor consists of an ammonia-sensitive gas-diffusion electrode and the enzyme L-aspartase immobilized by means of polyazetidine on a dialysis membrane.

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L Campanella, Z Aturki, M P Sammartino, M Tomassetti. 1995. Aspartate analysis in formulations using a new enzyme sensor.. https://doi.org/10.1016/0731-7085(95)01257-l

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