Laccase from Trametes versicolor
SIGMA/38429 - powder, light brown, ≥0.5 U/mg
Synonym: Oxygen oxidoreductase
CAS Number: 80498-15-3
EC Number: 420-150-4
MDL Number: MFCD00131475
Product Type: Chemical
Laccases are multicopper oxidase complexes with a broad specificity for one-electron oxidation of phenolic related compounds, resulting in the reduction of O2 to water.
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| color | light brown |
| form | powder |
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| InChI | 1S/C9H13NO/c1-4-10-7(2)5- |
| InChI key | NWDZDFOKSUDVJV-UHFFFAOYSA |
| Quality Level | 100 |
| specific activity | ≥0.5 U/mg |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| Application: | Laccase from Trametes versicolor has been used: • to assess the use of four laccase-producing strains in waste water treatment • in laccase assay • in screening the lignols |
| 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. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Some of the enzymatic actions of laccase are associated with sporulation, detoxification, morphogenesis, melanin polymerization and it offers protection to spore coat. Laccase can catalyse a number of substrates including medicinal drugs and halogenated pesticides. It utilizes oxygen for its catalysis. For these reasons, it might be useful in the biological degradation of micropollutants in wastewater treatment. |
| General description: | Laccase is an enzyme, produced by ericoid mycorrhiza and ectomycorrhiza fungi. It belongs to the group of polyphenol oxidases. Laccase is also present in plants and bacteria. |
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| Other Notes: | former nomenclature: Coriolus versicolor |
| 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 |
| Symbol |  GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P284 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P501 |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42 |
| Safety Statements | 23-45 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| activity | specific activity: ≥0.5 U/mg |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 1.10.3.2 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |