Purification and properties of a phenol oxidase derived from suspension cultures of Mucuna pruriens
- 30 September 1984
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Nature in Planta
- Vol. 162 (4) , 334-341
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00396745
Abstract
From cells of Mucuna pruriens, grown in suspension, a monophenol monooxygenase (EC 1.14.18.1) was purified to homogeneity, as deduced from sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. The enzyme appeared to have a native molecular weight of 90000±5000 dalton, and consisted of two subunits, each of 42000±1000 dalton. High-performance liquid chromatography with electrochemical detection for specific measurement of catecholes, was used to determine separately the tyrosinehydroxylating and catecholase activities of the enzyme. For the enzymatic activities, pH optima of, respectively, 7.5 and 5.5–6.5 were found; the effects of some inhibitors on both activities appeared to be different. Michaelis-Menten characteristics for some mono-and o-dihydroxysubstrates were determined.Keywords
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