Product Name

Laccase from Trametes versicolor

General deion

Laccase catalyzes the oxidation of phenol containing compounds, including lignin, through the reduction of oxygen to water.

Assay

≥0.5 U/mg

CAS Number

80498-15-3

MDL number

MFCD00131475

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

powder, light brown

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Laccase catalyzes the oxidation of phenol containing compounds, including lignin, through the reduction of oxygen to water. The presence of mediators will allow the oxidation of non-phenlic compounds as well. The primary function of laccase is to degrade lignin in fungi.

Unit Definition

One unit corresponds to the amount of enzyme which converts 1 μmole of catechol per minute at pH 5.0 and 25 °C

l Storage

Storage temp

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov