Peroxidase

Function

• Catalyzes oxidation reactions using hydrogen peroxide as an oxidant.

Sources

• Horseradish (HRP)

• Aspergillus niger

• Bacillus spp.

Production Method

• Fermentation: Cultivation of fungal or bacterial strains in optimized media.

• Purification: Filtration, affinity chromatography.

Applications

• Diagnostic kits

• Wastewater treatment

• Biosensors and immunoassays