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Screening actinomycetes for extracellular peroxidase activity.

D K Mercer, M Iqbal, P Miller

    Applied and Environmental Microbiology
    |June 1, 1996
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    Researchers screened actinomycete strains for extracellular peroxidase activity using a novel chemiluminescence assay. This rapid method identified high-producing strains and optimized spectrophotometric assays for future quantitative studies of these important enzymes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Biochemistry
    • Enzymology

    Background:

    • Actinomycetes are a diverse group of bacteria known for producing various bioactive compounds.
    • Extracellular peroxidases play crucial roles in microbial metabolism and environmental processes.
    • Efficient screening methods are needed to identify high-activity enzyme producers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a rapid screening system for extracellular peroxidase activity in actinomycetes.
    • To identify high-producing actinomycete strains for further investigation.
    • To compare and select the most suitable spectrophotometric assay for quantitative peroxidase measurements.

    Main Methods:

    • Adaptation of a chemiluminescence analysis system for screening extracellular peroxidase.

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  • Screening of a diverse collection of actinomycete strains.
  • Comparison of various spectrophotometric assays using concentrated culture supernatants.
  • Evaluation of the peroxide-dependent oxidation of 2,4-dichlorophenol.

    • Main Results:

    • Extracellular peroxidase activity was commonly detected across screened actinomycete strains.
    • Activity levels varied significantly among the strains.
    • A rapid chemiluminescence screening system successfully identified high-producing strains.
    • The peroxide-dependent oxidation of 2,4-dichlorophenol proved to be the most robust and reproducible assay.

    Conclusions:

    • A sensitive and rapid chemiluminescence-based screening method effectively identifies actinomycete strains with high extracellular peroxidase activity.
    • The peroxide-dependent oxidation of 2,4-dichlorophenol is recommended for quantitative analysis of peroxidase activity in thermophilic streptomycetes.
    • This work facilitates the discovery and characterization of novel microbial peroxidases.