Pyruvate oxidase
SKU: 02153486-CF
Pyruvate Oxidase
Application Notes
Pyruvate Oxidase is used to study pyruvate metabolism. It is used to study aerobic metabolism of bacterium, such as Lactobacillus plantarumand Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is also used for enzymatic determination of pyruvate, GOT, and GPT in clinical analysis.
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Key Applications
Study of pyruvate metabolism | Determination of pyruvate; GOT; and GPT
| SKU | 02153486-CF |
| Alternate Names | Pyruvate:oxygen oxidoreductase (phosphorylating) |
| Application Notes | Pyruvate Oxidase is used to study pyruvate metabolism. It is used to study aerobic metabolism of bacterium, such as Lactobacillus plantarumand Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is also used for enzymatic determination of pyruvate, GOT, and GPT in clinical analysis. |
| Base Catalog Number | 153486 |
| Biochemical Physiological Actions | Pyruvate Oxidase reacts with certain aldehydes and phosphate can be replaced by arsenate. Oxygen as well as several artificial compounds can function as electron acceptors. Pyruvate Oxidase is activated by phospholipids as well as monomeric and micellar amphiphiles. |
| CAS # | 9001-96-1 |
| EC Number | 232-644-5 |
| Format | Powder |
| Hazard Statements | H317 |
| Isoelectric Point | 4.3(Lit.) |
| Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
| Source | Microorganism |
| Specific Activity | ≥1.5 U/mg solid |
| Unit Definition | One unit causes the formation of one µmole of hydrogen peroxide (half a µmole of quinoneimine dye) per minute at pH 5.7 at 37 °C. |
| Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |