Glucose Oxidase (GOx) is an enzyme derived from fungi (such as Aspergillus Niger) and bacteria, which can catalyze the oxidation of glucose to produce gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide. Because of its high efficiency and specificity, GOx has a wide range of applications in the food industry, medicine and biotechnology.

Function and advantage

Catalytic reaction: GOx catalyzes the conversion of glucose to gluconic acid and hydrogen peroxide in a fast and efficient reaction process.

Antibacterial effect: The generated hydrogen peroxide has a strong antibacterial effect and can inhibit the growth of a variety of pathogenic microorganisms.

High specificity: GOx is highly specific to glucose and can accurately identify and act on glucose molecules to avoid interference from other sugars.

Application field

Blood glucose monitoring: GOx is widely used in blood glucose monitors to accurately measure blood glucose concentration by detecting hydrogen peroxide generated by the reaction.

Food industry: GOx is used as a preservative in the food industry to extend the shelf life of food, while it is used to remove oxygen from food and prevent oxidative spoilage.

Biosensors: GOx is used as a key element in biosensors to detect glucose concentrations, with applications in fields such as fermentation processes and environmental monitoring.

Diagnostic reagents: GOx is used in clinical diagnostic reagents to detect glucose levels to help diagnose and monitor diabetes and related metabolic diseases.

Scientific purposes: GOx is used in biochemical research to study the process of glucose metabolism and the mechanism of enzyme catalysis.