Horseradish peroxidase C1A wild type gene and its variants expressed in Pichia pastoris KM71H strain

Abstract

Enzyme immobilization enables maintenance of enzyme activity and structural stability even in adverse conditions 1. Structural changes in enzymes that can occur due to the action of organic solvents, inhibitors or increased temperature can be prevented by immobilization of the enzymes in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). It is reported that several enzymes, such as cytochrome c and horseradish peroxidase (HRP) have been successfully incorporated into MOFs 2. The aim of this work is to produce wild type horseradish peroxidase, isoform C1A, and several mutants specially designed to increase the activity and stability of HRP while immobilized within selected MOFs. Wild type and its variants were produced in metalotrophic yeast, Pichia pastoris KM71H strain, their activity and basic kinetic parameters were determined and compared prior imobilization.