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A3547
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Achromopeptidase Lysobacter sp.
lyophilized powder, ≥1,000 units/mg solid
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number: | 3.4.21.50 ( BRENDA | IUBMB ) |
| MDL number: | MFCD00130333 |
Description
| Unit Definition | One unit will produce a change in A600 of 0.001 per minute per mL at pH 8.0 at 37 °C using a suspension of Micrococcus lysodeikticus as substrate (1 cm light path). |
| Physical form | Crude powder containing lactose |
| Biochem/physiol Actions | Achromopeptidase is a lysyl endopeptidase with a MW of ~27 kDa. It is useful for lysis of Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to lysozyme. pH Optimum for activity: pH 8.5 - 9 Approximately 500-1,500 un/ml achromopetidase can be used to lyse cells at a density of OD600=0.6 over 2 hours at 37 °C. |
Properties
| form | lyophilized powder |
| foreign activity | Collagenase, present |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
Safety
| Personal Protective Equipment | dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
| Hazard Codes | Xn |
| Risk Statements | 42/43 |
| Safety Statements | 36 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
References
| reference | Ahmed,K.,et al J. Biosci. Bioeng. 95, 27-34, (2003) |
