Cat No.
NATE-0447
Description
Malic dehydrogenase (MDH) exists as two isoforms within eukaryotic cells, one that is expressed in the mitochondria and functions in the TCA cycle and one in the cytoplasm that converts malate from the mitochondria back into oxaloacetate.
Abbr
MDH, Native (Porcine)
Alias
malic enzyme
Source
Porcine heart
Species
Porcine
Form
Type I, Type III, ammonium sulfate suspension; Suspension in 2.8 M (NH4)2SO4 solution, pH 6.0; Type II, ammonium sulfate suspension, Suspension in 3.2 M (NH4)2SO4, 0.1 M KH2PO4, pH 7.0; Type IV, buffered aqueous glycerol solution, Solution in 50% glycerol containing 0.05 M potassium phosphate buffer, pH 7.5.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.1.1.37
Bio-activity
Type I, ~1,000 units/mg protein (biuret); Type II, > 400 units/mg protein (biuret); Type III, > 600 units/mg protein (biuret); Type IV, 600-1000 units/mg protein (biuret)
CAS No.
9001-64-3
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of oxalacetate and β-NADH to L-malate and β-NAD per min at pH 7.5 at 25°C, unless otherwise indicated below.
Synonyms
malic dehydrogenase; L-malate dehydrogenase; NAD-L-malate dehydrogenase; malic acid dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malic dehydrogenase; NAD-malate dehydrogenase; NAD-malic dehydrogenase; malate (NAD) dehydrogenase; NAD-dependent malate dehydrogenase; NAD-specific malate dehydrogenase; NAD-linked malate dehydrogenase; MDH; L-malate-NAD+ oxidoreductase; EC 1.1.1.37; 9001-64-3
