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345788

β-Galactosidase, E. coli

Synonym(s):

β-Galactosidase, E. coli, β-D-Galactoside galactohydrolase

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About This Item

CAS Number:
EC Number:
NACRES:
NA.32
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
MDL number:
Specific activity:
≥600 units/mg protein
Biological source:
Escherichia coli
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biological source

Escherichia coli

Quality Level

description

RTECS - LW5840000

form

lyophilized solid

specific activity

≥600 units/mg protein

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

water: 2%

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Native E. coli β-galactosidase. Inducible enzyme not found in eukaryotic cells that is used as a reporter gene. Used to assess efficiency of transfection. Also used in ELISA and immunocytochemical techniques. Histochemical substrates include X-Gal (Cat. No. 203782).

Packaging

Yes

Other Notes

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will hydrolyze 1.0 µmol of p-nitrophenyl-β-galactoside per min at 37°C.
Zeleny, R., et al. 1997. Anal. Biochem.246, 96.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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