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Sigma-Aldrich

Apyrase from potatoes

ATPase ≥3.0 units/mg protein, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Adenosine 5′-diphosphatase, Adenosine 5′-triphosphatase

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CAS Number:
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UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

potato

Quality Level

type

Grade I

form

lyophilized powder

ATPase activity

≥3.0 units/mg protein

composition

Protein, 30-60%

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

Apyrase is used to hydrolyze nucleoside triphosphates and diphosphates. Apyrase, from Sigma, has been used in inhibition studies of platelet-aggregation .
At least two isoenzymes are found in different varieties of S. tuberosum: one with a high ATPase/ADPase ratio (∼10) and another with a low ratio (∼1).
Reaction: ATP → ADP+Pi → AMP+2Pi.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Apyrase is found in all eukaryotes and some prokaryotes. Apyrase, from potato, has a crucial role in regulating growth and development. Apyrase is involved in the inactivation of synaptic ATP as a neurotransmitter following nerve stimulation and in the inhibition of ADP induced platelet aggregation to prevent thrombosis . Divalent metal ions are required for activity and best activity is observed with calcium ion at 5 mM.

Packaging

Sold on the basis of ATPase units.

Other Notes

Mixture of high and low ratio isoenzymes.

Unit Definition

One unit will liberate 1.0 micromole of inorganic phosphorus per minute at pH 6.5 at 30 °C

Physical form

Partially purified, lyophilized powder containing potassium succinate

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Health hazard

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Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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The Journal of cell biology, 103(4), 1279-1288 (1986-10-01)
We have tried to specify a widespread hypothesis on the requirement of ATP for exocytosis (membrane fusion). With Paramecium tetraurelia cells, synchronously (approximately 1 s) exocytosing trichocysts, ATP pools have been measured in different strains, including wild type cells, "non-discharge"
Avanish Rai et al.
Bio-protocol, 11(1), e3874-e3874 (2021-03-19)
Isoprenoids represent the largest class of metabolites with amazing diversities in structure and function. They are involved in protecting plants against pathogens or herbivores or involved in attracting pollinators. Isoprenoids are derived from geranyl diphosphate (GPP; C10), farnesyl diphosphate (FPP;

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