Product Name

α-Glucosidase from Bacillus stearothermophilus  

Synonym

α-D-Glucoside glucohydrolase, Maltase

Assay

≥50 units/mg protein

CAS Number

9001-42-7

MDL number

MFCD00081321

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

lyophilized powder

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing potassium phosphate buffer salt

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

α-glucosidase hydrolyzes carbohydrates by acting on 1,4-α ages. Inhibition of α-glucosidase is a prominent target in the management of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

Application

α-glucosidase is potential enzyme for the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of D-glucose from p-nitrophenyl α-D-glucoside per min at pH 6.8 at 37 °C.

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