I am working  on the immobilization of an alcohol dehydrogenase on Eupergit C 250 L  . 

The activity yield falls dramatically starting from the second batch and this makes the whole process  useless as you know the aim here  is to make the enzyme reusable for many times . I was thinking that this is due to the cross-linking of the matrix extra epoxy groups with the immobilized enzyme then I followed the literature and tried to block the extra epoxy group by Glycine and BSA but , there was no significant change.  

My main reaction for the characterization process is the oxidation of Isopropyl alcohol to acetone and I am thinking  that the problem is not related to the immobilization process but due to the reaction it self .

 I think  this happen due to enzyme inhibition by high concentration (0.5 M)  of my substrate "Isopropyl alcohol"  or due to  enzyme deactivation upon product formation  as you know "acetone is used generally  in enzymes precipitation. 

Any suggestions or recommendations  

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