Catalytic potential of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) bud peroxidase in decolorization of synthetic recalcitrant dyes using redox mediator

We investigated the effect of cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) bud peroxidase along with redox mediators on decolorization of dyes (Reactive Red 2, Reactive Black 5, Reactive Blue 4. Disperse Orange 25 and Disperse Black 9). Results indicated that among the chosen mediators, 1-hydroxybenzotriazole (HOBT) followed by riboflavin were most effective for dye decolorization. At 0.36 EU/ml and with 0.8 mM HOBT in conjunction with 0.75 mM H(2)O(2) the soluble cauliflower bud peroxidase proteins could decolorize the dyes. The enzyme worked in a broader range of pH and temperature and was adequately effective in batch processes when used with organic contaminants (dioxane and dimethylformide), detergents (Triton X-100 and sodium dodecyl sulfate), sodium chloride and heavy metals including zinc and cadmium chloride. Thus peroxidase from cauliflower bud is a better choice than other vegetable peroxidases as it is sufficiently thermostable, operates in a wide range of pH, economic and effective with low concentration of redox mediators in decolorizing recalcitrant synthetic dyes. Such peroxidases with better catalytic activity have potential of being used on a large scale. (C) 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.