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T7677

Sigma-Aldrich

L-Tyrosine Decarboxylase from Streptococcus faecalis

≥0.1 unit/mg solid

Synonym(s):

L-Tyrosine carboxy-lyase

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

form

powder

specific activity

≥0.1 unit/mg solid

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

L-Tyrosine decarboxylase from Streptococcus faecalis has been used in a study to isolate and identify the carbonyl-active site of diamine oxidase by gas chromatographic mass spectrometry. L-Tyrosine decarboxylase from Streptococcus faecalis has also been used in a study to investigate the adsorption of Streptococcus faecalis on diatomite carriers for use in biotransformations.

Other Notes

Dried cells from which activity can be extracted.

Unit Definition

One unit will cause the decomposition of 1.0 μmole of L-tyrosine per min at pH 6.2 at 37 °C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Characterization of bacterial L-(-)-tyrosine decarboxylase by isoelectric focusing and gel chromatography
Allenmark, C. and B. Servenius
Journal of Chromatography A, 153, 238-245 (1978)
F Buffoni
Analytical biochemistry, 220(1), 185-191 (1994-07-01)
An adduct with phenylhydrazine was formed with the purified pig kidney diamine oxidase and in parallel with the l-tyrosine decarboxylase from Streptococcus faecalis. The labeled enzymes were hydrolyzed by chemical hydrolysis and the adducts released by hydrolysis were isolated and
M P Arena et al.
Letters in applied microbiology, 53(4), 395-402 (2011-07-12)
Lactobacillus brevis IOEB 9809 is able to produce both tyramine and putrescine via tyrosine decarboxylase and agmatine deiminase enzymes, respectively, when cultured on synthetic media. The aims of this study were to assess the expression of L. brevis IOEB 9809
Glenn E Bartley et al.
New biotechnology, 27(4), 308-316 (2010-04-21)
The phenolic amine synephrine is a vascoconstrictor and bronchiectatic agent and holds promise as an aid to weight management and obesity reduction. Synephrine is structurally similar to the active ingredients of several commercial cold remedies. Some Citrus contain high concentrations
T Komprda et al.
Meat science, 86(3), 870-877 (2010-08-11)
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and enterococci were isolated immediately after stuffing (day 0), at the end of ripening (28th day) and at the end of storage (112th day) from dry fermented sausages produced by two different producers (K; R) in

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