Decomposition of Fatty Acid and Detergency Using a System Combining Horseradish Peroxidase and p-Iodophenol.

The reactivity and detergency of a horseradish peroxidase reaction system with oleic acid, a non-hydrogen donor used as a soil component, were studied. Under a coexistent system of horseradish peroxidase and p-iodophenol, oleic acid decomposed quickly. In addition, because the coexistence of p-iodophenol provided detergency, a new function of horseradish peroxidase was shown.