Product Name

Glycerokinase from Bacillus stearothermophilus

Synonym

ATP: glycerol 3-phosphotransferase, Glycerol Kinase

Assay

≥75 units/mg protein (biuret)

CAS Number

9030-66-4

MDL number

MFCD00131205  

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

buffered aqueous solution

Physical form

Stabilized solution in Tris buffer, pH 7.3

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Glycerol kinase catalyzes tge MgATP-dependent phosphorylation of glycerol to produce sn-glycerol-3-phosphate and is the rate limiting enzyme in the utilization of glycerol. It is also subject to feedback regulation by fructose-1,6-bisphosphate.

Unit Definition

One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of glycerol and ATP to L-α-glycerophosphate and ADP per min at pH 9.8 at 25 °C in a coupled system with PK/LDH.

l Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov