Product Name

Cellulase from Trichoderma sp.

Assay

3-10 units/mg solid

CAS Number

9012-54-8

MDL number

MFCD00081510

Suitability

BioReagent, for plant cell culture tested

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

Light Beige to Beige to Brown Powder

l Biological Information

Application

Cellulase (β-1,4-glucanase) is a natural enzyme produced by the filamentous fungi Trichoderma viride which promotes the endohydrolysis of (1->4)-beta-D-glucosidic ages in cellulose and lichenin. Cellulases are important for processing potential commercial products such as cellulosic ethanol.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of glucose from cellulose in one hour at pH 5.0 at 37 °C (2 hr incubation time).

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