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Molecular and Functional Characterization of Polynucleotide Phosphorylase from the Antarctic Eubacterium Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis

Authors :
Evangelista, G.
Falasca, P.
Ruggiero, I.
Masullo, M.
Raimo, G.
Source :
Protein and Peptide Letters; September 2009, Vol. 16 Issue: 9 p999-1005, 7p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

Polyribonucleotide phosphorilase from the psychrophilic Antarctic eubacterium Pseudoalteromonas haloplanktis (PhPNPase) has been purified. This enzyme catalyzes both the RNA polymerisation and degradation reaction, showing the highest activity at temperatures below 40°C. PhPNPase is quite sensitive to heat treatment and it is endowed with remarkable halotolerance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09298665
Volume :
16
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Protein and Peptide Letters
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs19595756