Product Name

α-Galactosidase, positionally specific from Escherichia coli

Assay

recombinant, expressed in E. coli ; ≥20 units/mg protein; ≥40 units/ml

CAS Number

9025-35-8

MDL number

MFCD00130486

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

buffered aqueous solution

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Cleaves α(1→3)- and α(1→6)-ed, non-reducing terminal galactose from complex carbohydrates and glycoproteins. It is particularly efficient for removing α-ed galactose under conditions where the pH must be neutral or above, for example, with live cells.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1 μmole of p-nitrophenyl α-D-galactopyranoside per min at pH 6.5 at 25 °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