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Original Articles

Ascorbate Peroxidase in Malted BarleyFootnote1

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Pages 97-102 | Published online: 05 Feb 2018
 

Abstract

An ascorbate peroxidase has been identified in the acrospire and aleurone of germinating barley. Its synthesis is triggered in the aleurone by the presence of ascorbic acid and hydrogen peroxide. It has a relative molecular weight of 23,000–26,000 and a broad pH optimum, with 70% minimum of maximal activity over the pH range 5–7. However, it is relatively sensitive to heat, losing 50% of its activity in 30 minutes at 40°C. The enzyme has a very high affinity for hydrogen peroxide.

RESUMEN

Un ascorbato peroxidasa ha sido identificado en la plúmula y aleurona de la cebada germinada. Su síntesis es activada en la aleurona por la presencia de ácido ascórbico y peróxido de hidrógeno. Tiene un peso molecular relativo de 23,000–26,000 y un óptimo de pH amplio, con un 70% mínimo de actividad máxima en el intervalo de pH 5–7. Sin embargo, es relativamente susceptible al calor, perdiendo 50% de su actividad en 30 minutos a 40°C. La enzima tiene una afinidad muy alta para el peróxido de hidrógeno.

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