Two different enzyme surface modifications were carried out in order to alter the protein hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance in opposite directions and to observe the effects induced on enzyme properties. First, a novel chemoenzymatic glycosylation method was applied, which resulted in a higher enzyme surface hydrophilic character. Then, an amphiphilic polymer, PEG, was bound to the enzymes by chemical means, and it brought about an increase in the global hydrophobic character. Two different enzymes, alpha-chymotrypsin and Candida rugosa lipase, were studied, and in all cases, several degrees of modification were obtained. Then, the modified biocatalysts were thoroughly investigated, and the influence of the variation of surface hydrophilic/hydrophobic balance on hydrolytic activity, hydrolysis kinetic parameters, synthetic activity and thermal stability was assessed.
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