Description
Manganese peroxidase (MnP) is a hemecontaining glycoprotein that is produced by ligninolytic basidiomycetes. It requires hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant. MnP oxidizes Mn2+ to Mn3+. Mn3+ oxidizes phenolic rings to phenoxy radicals which results in the decomposition of various compounds.
Abbr
MnP, Native (White-rot fungus)
Source
White-rot fungus (Phaner ochaete chrysosporium)
Applications
Manganese peroxidase from white-rot fungus (Phaner ochaete chrysosporium) is from the peroxidase family and is used to oxidize manganese. It may be used to study wound healing
Form
powder; only partially soluble in water or buffer; light brown
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.13
Unit Definition
One unit corresponds to the amount of enzyme, which oxidizes 1 μmole Mn2+ per minute to Mn3+ at pH 4.5 and 25°C
Warnings
This product is supplied as a mixture of isozymes, mol. mass (40-65 kDa).
Synonyms
manganese peroxidase; peroxidase-M2; Mn-dependent (NADH-oxidizing) peroxidase; EC 1.11.1.13; 114995-15-2; MnP
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