Biochemical characterization of a novel haloalkane dehalogenase from a cold-adapted bacterium

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2012 Jul;78(14):4995-8. doi: 10.1128/AEM.00485-12. Epub 2012 May 11.

Abstract

A haloalkane dehalogenase, DpcA, from Psychrobacter cryohalolentis K5, representing a novel psychrophilic member of the haloalkane dehalogenase family, was identified and biochemically characterized. DpcA exhibited a unique temperature profile with exceptionally high activities at low temperatures. The psychrophilic properties of DpcA make this enzyme promising for various environmental applications.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological*
  • Bacterial Proteins / chemistry
  • Bacterial Proteins / genetics
  • Bacterial Proteins / metabolism
  • Cold Temperature*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Hydrolases / chemistry
  • Hydrolases / genetics
  • Hydrolases / metabolism*
  • Kinetics
  • Psychrobacter / enzymology*
  • Psychrobacter / genetics
  • Psychrobacter / growth & development
  • Psychrobacter / physiology
  • Substrate Specificity

Substances

  • Bacterial Proteins
  • Hydrolases
  • haloalkane dehalogenase