ISSN:
0006-3592
Keywords:
peroxidase
;
laccase
;
phenylhydrazide protecting group
;
Chemistry
;
Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
A new method is proposed for the removal of the phenylhydrazide protecting group by the action of peroxidase or laccase, the enzymes attributed to the class of oxidoreductases. The deblocking procedure is performed under mild oxidative conditions, i.e., aqueous solution and neutral or close to neutral pH. Such mild oxidizing agents as 1 mM H2O2 and air oxygen are used for unmasking. The method is available for the deblocking of both α- and γ-carboxyl groups. The enzyme-catalyzed removal of the phenylhydrazide protecting group causes no oxidative modification nor destruction of methionine or tryptophan side chains. © 1993 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Material:
6 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/bit.260421002