P9474
Pyruvate Decarboxylase from baker′s yeast (S. cerevisiae)
ammonium sulfate suspension, 5.0-20.0 units/mg protein (biuret)
Synonym(s):
2-Oxo-acid carboxy-lyase
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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54
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form
ammonium sulfate suspension
specific activity
5.0-20.0 units/mg protein (biuret)
storage temp.
2-8°C
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General description
Pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) usually appear in plant seeds at the time of germination, especially when the plant embryo is totally covered by an oxygen-impermeable testa.
Application
Pyruvate Decarboxylase from baker′s yeast (S. cerevisiae) has been used to evaluate the power of systematic identification of meaningful metabolic enzyme regulation (SIMMER) for finding unknown yeast regulatory interactions.
Pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) is used to study residues involved in thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) binding. It is used to study the regulation of fermentation pathways in plant species.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) is a homotetrameric enzyme that catalyses the decarboxylation of pyruvic acid to acetaldehyde and carbon dioxide in the cytoplasm. Pyruvate decarboxylase depends on cofactors thiamine pyrophosphate (TPP) and magnesium. PDC contains a β-α-β structure, yielding parallel β-sheets.
Pyruvate decarboxylase (PDC) actively participates in the anaerobic metabolism of several bacteria, yeast and plant seeds.
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of pyruvate to acetaldehyde per min at pH 6.0 at 25 °C.
Physical form
Suspension in 3.2 M (NH4)2SO4 pH 6.5, stabilized with 5% glycerol, 5 mM potassium phosphate, 1 mM magnesium acetate, 0.5 mM EDTA, and 25 μM cocarboxylase.
Preparation Note
Isolated without the use of heavy metals.
Storage Class Code
10 - Combustible liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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