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Multiple amine oxidases in cucumber seedlings.

F W Percival1, W K Purves

  • 1Department of Biological Sciences, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106.

Plant Physiology
|October 1, 1974
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Cucumber seedlings contain three distinct amine oxidase enzymes. These enzymes, separated by ion exchange chromatography, show varied substrate and inhibitor sensitivities, potentially impacting indoleacetic acid biosynthesis.

Area of Science:

  • Plant biochemistry
  • Enzymology
  • Plant physiology

Background:

  • Amine oxidases play crucial roles in plant metabolism.
  • Understanding these enzymes is key to elucidating metabolic pathways like indoleacetic acid biosynthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the amine oxidase activity in cucumber seedlings.
  • To characterize and differentiate the various amine oxidases present.
  • To explore the potential link between these enzymes and auxin biosynthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Cell-free extracts from cucumber seedlings (Cucumis sativus L.) were prepared.
  • Enzyme activity was assayed using tryptamine as a substrate.
  • Ion exchange chromatography was employed to separate and purify the enzymes.

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  • Substrate specificity and inhibitor sensitivity of the isolated enzymes were determined.

    • Main Results:

    • Cucumber seedling extracts exhibited significant amine oxidase activity.
    • Three distinct amine oxidases were successfully separated via ion exchange chromatography.
    • One enzyme showed characteristics of monoamine oxidase, while the other two resembled diamine oxidases.
    • Enzymes displayed differential sensitivities to various amine oxidase inhibitors.

    Conclusions:

    • Cucumber seedlings possess a heterogeneous amine oxidase system.
    • The characterized enzymes may be involved in the biosynthesis of indoleacetic acid.
    • Further research is warranted to fully elucidate the role of these enzymes in plant growth and development.