ISSN:
1399-3054
Source:
Blackwell Publishing Journal Backfiles 1879-2005
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
lndole-3-acetaldehyde reductase (lAAld reductase EC 1.2.3.1) from Phycomyces blakesleeanus Bgff., a 38 kDa polypeptide as determined by gel filtration, is probably localized in the cytoplasm. The formation of indole-3-ethanol (lEt) is dependent on the presence of NAD(P)H. The enzymatic reduction of IAAId shows a pH optimum between 6 and 8 and a temperature optimum at 30°C. Enzyme activity follows Michaelis Menten kinetic (Km= 200 μM for IAAId; Km= 24 μM for NADPH). The isoelectric point of the IAAId reductase is at pH 5.4. Phenylacetaldehyde and benzaldehyde are competitive substrates. Hydroxymeihylindole promotes the reductive IEt formation, whereas NADP+ is a non-competitive inhibitor. Changes in lAAJd reductase activity correlate with certain developmental stages of the fungus.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-3054.1990.tb00070.x
