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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:
9028-76-6
Enzyme Commission number:
1.1.3.6 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
EC Number:
232-842-1
MDL number:
MFCD00130783
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥50 units/mg protein

mol wt

64 kDa

composition

Protein, ≥15% biuret

storage temp.

−20°C

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 properties

Type II cholesterol oxidase containing FAD cofactor covalently linked to the enzyme.

Unit Definition

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.

Physical form

Supplied as a lyophilzed powder containing sucrose

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P284 - P501

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Block copolymer microdomains: a novel medium for enzymatic reactions
Gupte, A., et al.
Biotechnology Progress, 7, 348-354 (2012)
Meihe Zhang et al.
Biosensors & bioelectronics, 32(1), 288-292 (2011-12-31)
A novel cholesterol biosensor was prepared based on gold nanoparticles-catalyzed luminol electrogenerated chemiluminescence (ECL). Firstly, l-cysteine-reduced graphene oxide composites were modified on the surface of a glassy carbon electrode. Then, gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) were self-assembled on it. Subsequently, cholesterol oxidase
Laura Caldinelli et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 280(24), 22572-22581 (2005-04-09)
Cholesterol oxidase from Brevibacterium sterolicum is a monomeric flavoenzyme catalyzing the oxidation and isomerization of cholesterol to cholest-4-en-3-one. This protein is a class II cholesterol oxidases, with the FAD cofactor covalently linked to the enzyme through the His(69) residue. In
Effect of cholesterol concentration on organization of viral and vesicle membranes. Probed by accessibility to cholesterol oxidase.
R Pal et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 255(12), 5802-5806 (1980-06-25)
D R Corbin et al.
Plant physiology, 126(3), 1116-1128 (2001-07-18)
Cholesterol oxidase represents a novel type of insecticidal protein with potent activity against the cotton boll weevil (Anthonomus grandis grandis Boheman). We transformed tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) plants with the cholesterol oxidase choM gene and expressed cytosolic and chloroplast-targeted versions of
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Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of Cholesterol Oxidase

This procedure applies to products that have a specification for the enzymatic activity of cholesterol oxidase. This assay is NOT to be used to assay Cholesterol Oxidase from Schizophyllum commune (Discontinued Product Number C7274) and from Brevibacterium sp. (Discontinued Product Number C8153).

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