Cat No.
NATE-0453
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 (Nematoloma frowardii)
Alias
MnP
Species
Nematoloma frowardii
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.13
Bio-activity
> 4.2 units/mg
CAS No.
114995-15-2
Unit Definition
1 U corresponds to the amount of enzyme which oxidizes 1 μmol Mn2+ to Mn3+ per minute at pH 4.5 and 25°C (in the presence of H2O2).
Package
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Applications
Manganese peroxidase (MnP) is used to oxidize Mn2+ to Mn3+ in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. It is used for the biodegreadation of macromolecular substances such as lignin and humic substances
Synonyms
manganese peroxidase; peroxidase-M2; Mn-dependent (NADH-oxidizing) peroxidase; EC 1.11.1.13; 114995-15-2; MnP
