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L6170

β-Lactamase

recombinant, expressed in E. coli

Synonym(s):

Carbapenemase, Cephalosprinase

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
EC Number:
232-970-8
NACRES:
NA.54
EC Number:
Specific activity:
≥20 U/mg (with cephalosporin C), ≥400 U/mg (with benzylpenicilin)
Recombinant:
expressed in E. coli

CZK 16,500.00


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recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Quality Segment

form

powder

specific activity

≥20 U/mg (with cephalosporin C), ≥400 U/mg (with benzylpenicilin)

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

β-Lactamase produced by bacteria is closely related to the penicillin binding proteins. β-Lactamase hydrolyzes β-lactum antibiotics and is the prime cause of resistance development by bacteria.[1] There are four subclasses of β-Lactamases. Classes A, C and D form an acyl-enzyme via active site serine residue. Class B β-lactamases are metalloenzymes with zinc ion at their active site for β-lactam hydrolysis. Mutations in the β-lactamases has resulted in the generation of extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs). As close to 900 types of β-Lactamases are produced by microbes.

Application

β-Lactamase has been used in coumarin-cephalosporin-fluorescein-acetoxymethyl (CCF4)- β-Lactamase assay in dendritic cells and in the hydrolysis of meropenem (H-Mer) to generate 18O-labeled H-Mer.
β--lactamase is used to inactivate β-lactam antibiotics by breaking open the β-lactam ring. β--lactamase is used to study antibiotic resistance and resistance suppression[2]. Product L6170 is recombinantly produced based on the sequence of the enzyme from Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and is expressed in E. coli.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β--lactamase inactivates β-lactam antibiotics by breaking open the β-lactam ring[2]. Typical analysis for other substrates: ceftriaxon 2-4 un/mg; cefazolin 2-4 un/mg; ceftazidime 1.5-3 un/mg; cefoxitin 0.35-0.7 un/mg; cefepime 1.2-2.4 un/mg; cefuroxime 1.5-3 un/mg; cefotaxime 1-2 un/mg, oxacillin 4-8 un/mg; imipenem 1.2-2.4 un/mg; and meropenem 3-6 un/mg
Typical analysis for other substrates: ceftriaxon 2-4 un/mg; cefazolin 2-4 un/mg; ceftazidime 1.5-3 un/mg; cefoxitin 0.35-0.7 un/mg; cefepime 1.2-2.4 un/mg; cefuroxime 1.5-3 un/mg; cefotaxime 1-2 un/mg, oxacillin 4-8 un/mg; imipenem 1.2-2.4 un/mg; and meropenem 3-6 un/mg

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing sodium chloride and potassium phosphate.

Other Notes

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole substrate per min (βI: benzylpenicillin; βII: cephalosporin C) in 50 mM phosphate buffer, pH 7.0 containing 10 μM zinc chloride at 25 ºC.

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specific activity

≥20 U/mg (with cephalosporin C), ≥400 U/mg (with benzylpenicilin)

specific activity

0.2-0.6 units/mg protein (using benzylpenicillin)

specific activity

-

specific activity

≥1500.00 units/mg protein (using benzylpenicillin)

form

powder

form

lyophilized powder

form

lyophilized

form

lyophilized powder

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

recombinant

-

recombinant

-

recombinant

-

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

2-8°C

storage temp.

−20°C

storage temp.

2-8°C

Quality Level

200

Quality Level

200

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300


Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable



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L6170-1VL04061833958667

Questions

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  1. What is the molecular weight and class of this beta-lactamase?

    1 answer
    1. This product is a beta-lactamase blend containing different enzymes to cover a broad spectrum of beta-lactam antibiotic substrates. No specific molecular weight range is provided. However, information in BRENDA indicates that most of these recombinant enzymes fall within the range of approximately 30 kDa.

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  2. Hi. I have a question about product L6170. Is the product in lyophilized form and if yes, how many grams of powder each vial contains?

    1 answer
    1. Yes, this is a lyophilized product. However, the preparation includes sodium chloride and potassium phosphate salts. The amount of material is each vial varies from lot to lot and may be calculated based on analytical data reported in the Certificate of Analysis. For example, a lot that reports 1289 units per vial, 806 units per mg protein, and 0.87% protein, will contain 184 milligrams per vial based on the following calculation:
      Units per vial / (units per mg protein x % protein) = milligrams per vial
      Please see the link below to review a sample or lot specific Certificate:
      https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/product/sigma/l6170#product-documentation

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  3. What is the volume needed to resuspend the lyophilized enzyme?

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    1. To reconstitute, it is recommended to dissolve the contents of one vial in 10 mL of deionized, purified water. After reconstitution, filter-sterilize through a 0.2 µm low-protein binding membrane.

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