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Petunia peroxidase a: isolation, purification and characteristics.
T Hendriks1, H J Wijsman, L C van Loon
1Department of Plant Physiology, Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands.
European Journal of Biochemistry
|July 1, 1991
Summary
This study purified petunia anionic peroxidase PRXa, revealing its role in plant cell wall lignin formation. This enzyme variant is crucial for cross-linking phenolic compounds in plants.
Area of Science:
- Plant Biochemistry
- Enzymology
- Molecular Biology
Background:
- Peroxidases are crucial enzymes in plant metabolic processes.
- Anionic peroxidase isoenzymes, like PRXa, play roles in cell wall modifications.
- Understanding PRXa's function is key to elucidating lignin biosynthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To purify and characterize the anionic peroxidase isoenzyme PRXa from petunia leaves.
- To investigate the biochemical properties and potential function of PRXa in lignin formation.
Main Methods:
- Purification of PRXa using acetone precipitation, gel filtration, and chromatofocusing.
- Characterization of enzyme properties including molecular mass, pI, and spectral analysis.
- Enzymatic assays using H2O2 and aromatic substrates like coniferyl alcohol.
Main Results:
- PRXa was purified over 1300-fold, exhibiting specific characteristics (37 kDa, pI 3.8, A405/A280 = 3.6).
- Affinity chromatography revealed variations in carbohydrate moieties among PRXa forms.
- PRXa demonstrated optimal activity at pH 5.0 and polymerized coniferyl alcohol into lignin-like material.
Conclusions:
- The extracellular anionic peroxidase PRXa is involved in lignin polymerization or cross-linking in petunia.
- Its properties suggest a significant role in plant cell wall structure and integrity.