Abstract
Mycobacterium sp. strain M156, isolated on propene as sole carbon and energy source, possessed NAD(P)H-linked propene monooxygenase (PMO) activity. The enzyme was soluble, unstable, and of low specific activity. Batch ion-exchange chromatography resolved the extracts into two fractions, both of which were essential for activity. Using 14C-acetylene as a suicide substrate, a single polypeptide was radiolabelled and subsequently purified to generate an N-terminal sequence. We suspect this polypeptide to be an integral part of the oxygenase enzyme component.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 231-234 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Archives of Microbiology |
Volume | 163 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 1995 |
Keywords
- C-Radiolabelling
- Mycobacterium sp.
- Propene monooxygenase
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology