Cat No.
DIA-169
Description
In enzymology, a pyruvate oxidase (EC 1.2.3.3) is an enzyme that catalyzes the chemical reaction: pyruvate + phosphate + O2 ? acetyl phosphate + CO2 + H2O2. The 3 substrates of this enzyme are pyruvate, phosphate, and O2, whereas its 3 products are acetyl phosphate, CO2, and H2O2.
Abbr
Pyruvate oxidase (Aerococcuss viridans)
Species
Aerococcuss viridans
Form
Freeze dried powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.2.3.3
Bio-activity
> 25 U/mg
Appearance
Yellowish powder
pH Stability
6.0-7.0 (37°C, 60 mins)
Optimum pH
6.5-7.0
Thermal stability
Stable at 45°C and below (pH 6.4, 10 mins)
Applications
Useful for enzymatic determination of AST and ALT
Synonyms
pyruvate oxidase; EC 1.2.3.3; pyruvate: oxygen 2-oxidoreductase (phosphorylating); pyruvic oxidase; phosphate-dependent pyruvate oxidase
