In-silico identification of lysine residue for lysozyme immobilization on dialdehyde cellulose

In the realm of enzymes, the Enzyme Immobilization technique can be extremely beneficial. More research into computational approaches could lead to a better understanding as well as lead us in the direction of a more environmentally friendly and greener path. In this study, molecular modelling techniques were used to collect information regarding the immobilization of Lysozyme (EC 3.2.1.17) on Dialdehyde Cellulose (CDA). Lysine, being the most nucleophilic, is most likely to interact with dialdehyde cellulose. Enzyme substrate interactions have been studied with and without the refinement of modified lysozyme molecules. A total of six CDA-modified lysine residues were selected for the study. The docking process for all modified lysozymes was carried out using four distinct docking programs: Autodock Vina, GOLD, Swissdock, and iGemdock. The binding affinity (-7.8 & -8.0 kcal mol-1 in case of non-refinement and -4.7 & -5.0 kcal mol-1 in case of refinement), calculated from Autodock vina, as well as the interaction similarity of Lys116 immobilized lysozyme with its substrate, were found to be 75 % (W/o simulation) & 66.7 % (With simulation) identical with the reference case (unmodified lysozyme) if Lys116 is bound to Dialdehyde Cellulose. The approach described here is utilized to identify amino acid residues that are used in the immobilization of lysozyme.