Enzymatic Assay: Laccase (EC 1.10.3.2)
Laccase (EC 1.10.3.2) is a cuproenzyme that oxidizes various types of phenols and similar aromatic compounds aromatic amines with the reduction of molecular oxygen to water, therefore, is used as a biocatalyst. Spectrophotometric methods for assaying the laccase activity are based on the formation of product(s) resulting from the enzymatic and inevitable succeeding chemical reactions.1
1. Objective
To standardize a procedure for the enzymatic assay of laccase
2. Scope
The scope of this procedure is all products that have a specification for laccase activity.
3. Definitions
One unit will produce a DA530nm of 0.001 per minute at pH 6.5 at 30 Ā°C in a 3 mL reaction volume using Syringaldazine as substrate.
4. Discussion
Syringaldazine + O2 Laccase > Oxidized Syringaldazine + 2H2O.
5. Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of Analytical Services personnel to follow this protocol as written.
6. Safety
Refer to Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazards and appropriate handling precautions.
7. Procedure
7.1 CONDITIONS:
T = 30 Ā°C, pH = 6.5, A530nm, Light path = 1 cm
7.2 METHOD:
Continuous Spectrophotometric Rate Determination
7.3 REAGENTS:
7.3.1 100 mM Potassium Phosphate buffer, pH 6.5 at 30 Ā°C (Buffer)
(Prepare 100 mL in deionized water using Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, Anhydrous, Product Number P-5379. Adjust to pH 6.5 at 30 Ā°C with 1 M KOH.)
7.3.2 0.216 mM Syringaldazine Solution (SYR)
(Prepare 3 mL in absolute methanol using Syringaldazine, Product Number S7896.)
7.3.3 Laccase Enzyme Solution (Laccase)
(Immediately before use, prepare a solution containing 25-50 units/mL of Laccase in cold deionized water.)
7.4 TEST METHOD
Pipette the following reagents into suitable vials (in milliliters):
Equilibrate to 30 Ā°C .Monitor the A530nm until constant using a suitably thermostatted spectrophotometer.Then add:
Mix by inversion and record the increase in A530nm for approximately 10 minutes. Obtain the DA530nm/min. using the maximum linear rate for both the Test and Blank.
7.5 CALCULATIONS
df = dilution factor
0.001 = the change in A530nm/min. per unit of laccase at pH 6.5 at 30oC in a 3 mL reaction mix
0.5 = volume (in milliliters) of enzyme used
7.6 FINAL ASSAY CONCENTRATION:
In a 3.00 mL reaction mix, the final concentrations are 73 mM potassium phosphate, 0.02 mM syringaldazine, 10% methanol, and 12.5 to 25.0 units laccase.
8. Approval
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