Peroxidase(POD)

Uses

Peroxidase (POD) has been used in AUR (Amplex UltraRed assay) to measure extracellular H₂O₂ produced from disaggregated slug cells.

Uses

Peroxidase (POD) has been used in the spermine oxidase enzyme activity assay.

General Description

Donor: hydrogen-peroxide oxidoreductase
Peroxidase can be coupled to other proteins via its amino groups, as well as its carbohydrate moiety. The reconstituted solution can be used directly for conjugation without prior dialysis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Peroxidase (POD) is involved in the dehydrogenation of a large number of organic compounds including, phenols and aromatic amines, hydroquinones and hydroquinoid amines, mainly benzidine derivatives.