Description
Versatile peroxidase (EC 1.11.1.16, VP, hybrid peroxidase, polyvalent peroxidase) is an enzyme with systematic name reactive-black-5:hydrogen-peroxide oxidoreductase. This enzyme catalyses the following chemical reaction: (1) Reactive Black 5 + H2O2 → oxidized Reactive Black 5 + 2 H2O (2) donor + H2O2 → oxidized donor + 2 H2O Versatile peroxidase is a hemoprotein.
Abbr
Versatile Peroxidase, Native (Bjerkandera adusta)
Source
Bjerkandera adusta
Form
Freeze-dried brown-coloured amorphous powder, no stabilizing agent added
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.16
CAS No.
114995-15-2;42613-30-9
Specificity
Mn(II), Veratryl alcohol
Unit Definition
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that oxidizes 1.0 µmole of Mn(II) per minute at pH 4.5 and 25 °C.
Thermal stability
15-50 °C
Synonyms
EC 1.11.1.16; VP; hybrid peroxidase; polyvalent peroxidase
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