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)
Source
Nematoloma frowardii
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
Package
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 1.11.1.13
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).
Synonyms
manganese peroxidase; peroxidase-M2; Mn-dependent (NADH-oxidizing) peroxidase; EC 1.11.1.13; 114995-15-2; MnP
