C8868
Cholesterol Oxidase from microorganisms
lyophilized powder, ≥50 units/mg protein, recombinant, expressed in E. coli
Synonym(s):
Cholesterol: oxygen oxidoreductase
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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54
EC Number:
232-842-1
MDL number:
Specific activity:
≥50 units/mg protein
Recombinant:
expressed in E. coli
recombinant
expressed in E. coli
Quality Segment
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
≥50 units/mg protein
mol wt
64 kDa
composition
Protein, ≥15% biuret
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
Type II cholesterol oxidase containing FAD cofactor covalently linked to the enzyme.
Application
Cholesterol oxidase has been used in a study to demonstrate that microheterogeneity in hydrophobic-hydrophilic block copolymer systems can be exploited for immobilizing enzymes and to carry out enzymatic reactions. Cholesterol oxidase has also been used in a study that concluded that amphipaths that activate cholesterol might be useful in treating NPC disease.
Cholesterol oxidase is used to determine serum cholesterol. The enzyme also finds application in the microanalysis of steroids in food samples and in distinguishing 3-ketosteroids from 3β-hydroxysteroids. Transgenic plants expressing cholesterol oxidase are being investigated in the fight against the cotton boll weevil. CHOD has also been used as a molecular probe to elucidate cellular membrane structures.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cholesterol oxidase (CHOD) is a monomeric flavoprotein containing FAD that catalyzes the first step in cholesterol catabolism. This bifunctional enzyme oxidizes cholesterol to cholest-5-en-3-one in an FAD-requiring step, which is then isomerized to cholest-4-en-3-one with the release of H2O2.
Physical form
Supplied as a lyophilzed powder containing sucrose
Other Notes
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of cholesterol to 4-cholesten-3-one per min at pH 7.5 at 25 °C. Note: 4-cholesten-3-one may undergo isomerization.
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Hazard Classifications
Resp. Sens. 1
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
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WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
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