I am looking forward for a solution to my problem. I want to attach an enzyme covalently on gold nanoparticle surface. If i follow EDC-NHS chemistry, the enzyme-nanoparticle complex will be active in form or not?
Many methods are available for loading enzymes on nanoparticles. Use surface activation of nanoparticles by TEOS and then bind/ load the enzyme. Most enzymes remain functional in this approach.
Consider the gold as having OH groups or basic oxides; so you will look for acidic functional groups -COOH in the enzymes or such acidic groups to react with in a condensation reaction to form -OCO- groups.