Phospholipase D

from Actinomadura sp.
Phosphatidylcholine phosphatidohydrolase EC 3.1.4.4


Enzymatic features

Phospholipase D hydrolyzes an ester bond between phosphatidic acid and choline.
In the presence of alcoholic compounds, this enzyme is also capable of transferring phosphatidic acid moiety to a variety of primary or secondary alcoholic compounds..


Specifications & Characteristics

Appearance Beige powder
Activity 1,500 U/g powder
Molecular weight 58,000 (SDS-PAGE)
Isoelectric point 6.4
Optimum pH 5.5
pH stability 4 - 8
Optimum temperature 50 ºC
Thermal stability Below 30 ºC
Activator Na+, Ca2+, diethylether, Triton X-100
Inhibitor Cationic detergents
Storage Desiccate and store below 25 ºC