ISSN:
1572-8773
Keywords:
heme proteins
;
peroxidase activity
;
peroxidase isoenzymes
;
Spectroscopic characterization
;
zucchini peroxidase
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The isolation and purification, by preparative electrofocusing, of the major anionic (ZPOA) and cationic (ZPOC) isoenzymes, collected from young zucchini squash, are reported. The M r and sugar content are similar to those found previously for the major isoenzymes from the ripe fruits and in the range commonly observed for plant peroxidases. The amount of the two cationic enzymes was very low compared with that of anionic ZPOA. The anionic enzyme has been characterized by electronic, circular dichroism, proton NMR and electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. The spectra are qualitatively similar to those of the corresponding anionic horseradish peroxidase (HRPA) derivatives, with minor differences attributable to the particular protein environment around the heme. The kinetics of the enzymatic oxidation of a series of phenols by H2O2 have been studied. ZPOA shows a parallel behavior to HRPA, but it is systematically more active than HRPA, indicating that the zucchini enzymes have a marked tendency to carry out oxidation of this type of compounds.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00187758
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