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G2751

Sigma-Aldrich

Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminase from porcine heart

Type I, ammonium sulfate suspension, 200-500 units/mg protein

Synonym(s):

L-Aspartate:2-oxoglutarate aminotransferase, Aspartate Aminotransferase, GOT

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

type

Type I

form

ammonium sulfate suspension

specific activity

200-500 units/mg protein

foreign activity

glutamic-pyruvic transaminase ≤0.03%
lactic dehydrogenase ≤0.01%
malic dehydrogenase ≤0.01%

shipped in

wet ice

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Research area: Cellsignaling. Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminase is found in all tissues and is predominant in the liver and skeletal muscle. It is a prototype of fold-type I pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP)-enzymes. Glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase is a homodimer containing large and small domains in each subunit.

Application

Glutamic-OxalaceticTransaminase from porcine heart is suitable for the preparation ofphenylalanine amino acid. The immobilized form of this enzyme maybe used incomparison studies between soluble and immobilized forms in terms of reactionefficiency and stability.
Glutamic-Oxalacetic Transaminase from porcine heart has been used:
  • in an enzyme-coupled assay for evaluating L-asparaginase enzyme activity
  • in microtiter plate format enzyme-based assay to estimate malic acid content in berry samples
  • as a supplement in homogenization buffers for the isolation of heart mitochondrial membranes in the presence of oxaloacetate (OAA)-depleting system

Biochem/physiol Actions

Glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase or aspartate aminotransferase (AAT) catalyzes the interconversion of L-aspartate and α-ketoglutarate with oxalacetate and L-glutamate. This reversible transaminase reaction is dependent on pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP). Glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase maintains the nitrogen currency for metabolism by generating L-glutamate. Elevated serum levels of glutamic-oxalacetic transaminase are indicated in myocardial infarction, liver diseases, and some renal diseases.

Unit Definition

One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of α-ketoglutarate to L-glutamate per min at pH 7.5 at 37 °C, in the presence of L-aspartic acid. One unit is equivalent to ~2,000O.D. (Karmen) units at 25 °C.

Physical form

Suspension in 3.0 M (NH4)2SO4 containing 0.05 M maleate and 2.5 mM α-ketoglutarate, pH 6.0

Analysis Note

Protein determined by biuret.

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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The laboratory rabbit, guinea pig, hamster, and other rodents., 57-116 (2012)
The Study of Serum GOT (Glutamic Oxalacetic Transaminase) Activity and Some kinetic Parameters in Patient with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Ismahil PA and Hassan LM
Biological Chemistry, 23, 159-169 (2017)
Michael D Toney
Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, 544, 119-127 (2013-10-15)
Aspartate aminotransferase (AAT) is a prototypical pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP) dependent enzyme that catalyzes the reversible interconversion of l-aspartate and α-ketoglutarate with oxalacetate and l-glutamate via a ping-pong catalytic cycle in which the pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate enzyme form is an intermediate. There
Pyridoxal 5-phosphate-dependent enzymes: catalysis, conformation, and genomics
Comprehensive Natural Products II (2010)

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