Effects of single mutations on the stability of horseradish peroxidase to hydrogen peroxide

Barry J. Ryan, Ciarán Ó'Fágáin

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Abstract

Horseradish peroxidase (HRP) is a commonly used enzyme in many biotechnological fields. Improvement of HRP stability would further increase its potential application range. In the present study, 13 single- and three double-mutants of solvent exposed, proximal lysine and glutamic acid residues were analysed for enhanced H2O2 stability. Additionally, five single- and one pentuple-consensus mutants were investigated. Most mutants displayed little or no alteration in H2O2 stability; however, three (K232N, K241F and T110V) exhibited significantly increased H2O2 tolerances of 25- (T110V), 18- (K232N), and 12-fold (K241F). This improved stability may be due to an altered enzyme-H2O2 catalysis pathway or to removal of potentially oxidisable residues.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1029-1032
Number of pages4
JournalBiochimie
Volume89
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Horseradish peroxidase
  • Mutagenesis
  • Peroxide
  • Recombinant
  • Stabilisation

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