Coding

Part:BBa_K2325000

Designed by: Wenyong Lou   Group: iGEM17_SCUT-FSE-CHINA   (2017-10-14)
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Formamidase (FOR)

The BBa_K2325000 contains a coding sequence of formamidase which catalyzes the conversion of formamide to ammonia.


Sequence and Features


Assembly Compatibility:
  • 10
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[10]
  • 12
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[12]
  • 21
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[21]
  • 23
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[23]
  • 25
    INCOMPATIBLE WITH RFC[25]
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 69
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 556
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 751
    Illegal NgoMIV site found at 898
  • 1000
    COMPATIBLE WITH RFC[1000]


Usage and Biology

Formamidase is an enzyme involved in the production of ammonia for providing nitrogen source for the engineering bacteria. This part has been constructed into expression vectors to modify the metabolic pathway of nitrogen in E.coli.

HCO - NH2 + H2O ⇒ HCOOH + NH3

Gel analysis

BBa K2325000--1.png

Enzymatic properties

Figure 1: Enzymatic activity of formamidase under different temperatures and pH


Figure 2: The Michaelis constant of formamidase
Figure 3: Influence of metal ion on the enzymatic activity of formamidase

BBa K2325000--4.png


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