Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase from Rhodotorula glutinis, Grade I, buffered aqueous glycerol solution, 0.8-2.0 units/mg protein

Synonyms: L-Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase; Phenylalanine Deaminase from Rhodotorula glutinis

CAS Number: 9024-28-6

MDL No.: MFCD00131844

Storage: -20C

Enzyme Commission (EC) Number: 4.3.1.5  ( BRENDA | IUBMB )

UNSPSC Code: 12352204

Application: Phenylalanine ammonia-lyase has been used in a study to assess the effect of heat treatment on lignification of postharvest bamboo shoots. It has also been used in a study to investigate the effect of light on gene expression and podophyllotoxin biosynthesis in Linum album cell culture.

Biochem/physiol Actions: Phenylalanine Ammonia-Lyase from Rhodotorula glutinis can be cleaved and inactivated by the proteases chymotrypsin, subtilisin, and trypsin.

Physical form: Solution in 60% glycerol, 3 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, containing up to 0.5 M (NH4)2SO4

Unit Definition: One unit will deaminate 1.0 mumole of L-phenylalanine to trans-cinnamate and NH3 per min at pH 8.5 at 30 C.

Analysis Note: Protein determined by biuret