immobilization

in biotechnology
https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I02973
The technique used for the physical or chemical fixation of cells,
organelles
,
enzymes
, or other
proteins
(e.g.
monoclonal antibodies
) onto a solid support, into a solid matrix or retained by a
membrane
, in order to increase their stability and make possible their repeated or continued use. The principle is also used for
affinity chromatography
.
Source:
PAC, 1992, 64, 143. (Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)) on page 157 [Terms] [Paper]