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Proteinase K Lyophilized Powder
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- Used in the isolation of native, high molecular weight DNA and RNA.
- Used as a general protease to inactivate DNases, RNases and to degrade proteins.
- Specifically modifies cell surface proteins and glycoproteins for analysis of membrane structures for protein localization.
- Produces characteristic protein fragments used in enzyme/protein structure and function studies.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
- Lyophilized powder
- Source: Tritirachium album
- Concentration: 20 - 50units/mg
- Molecular weight: 28.9kDa
- Optimum pH: 4.0 - 12.5
- Optimum temperature: 65°C
- Activators: Stimulated by 0.2 - 1% SDS or 1 - 4M urea
- Inactivated by PMSF(1); Not inactivated by EGTA, thiol reagents or trypsin/chymotrypsin inhibitors
Applications:
- Used in isolation of native, high molecular weight DNA and RNA
- Used as general protease to inactivate DNases, RNases and to degrade proteins
- Specifically modifies cell surface proteins and glycoproteins for analysis of membrane structures for protein localization
- Produces characteristic protein fragments used in enzyme/protein structure and function studies
Specifications
Specifications
| Concentration | 20 to 50 U/mg |
| Host Species | T. album |
| Content And Storage | Dry at 4°C |
| Quantity | 100 mg |
| Product Type | Proteinase K Powder |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 28.9 kDa |
| Form | Lyophilized |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Proteinase K Lyophilized Powder should be shipped on cold pack and stored dry at 4 degrees C upon receipt.
One unit is the amount of enzyme that liberates Folin reagent-positive amino acids and peptides corresponding to 1 µmol tyrosinein 1 min at 37 degrees C using hemoglobin as substrate.
The working concentration of Proteinase K Lyophilized Powder is 0.05-1 mg/ml.
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