R3251
D-Ribulose-5-phosphate 3-Epimerase from baker′s yeast (S. cerevisiae)
lyophilized powder, 50-100 units/mg protein (modified Warburg-Christian)
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12352204
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biological source
bakers yeast
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
50-100 units/mg protein (modified Warburg-Christian)
foreign activity
phosphoriboisomerase, alcohol dehydrogenase, transketolase, and transaldolase <0.1%
storage temp.
−20°C
Application
D-Ribulose-5-phosphate 3-Epimerase is an enzyme that converts the reversible conversion of D-ribulose 5-phosphate into D-xylulose 5-phosphate, which is important for the cellular response against oxidative stress [1]. D-Ribulose-5-phosphate 3-Epimerase is involved in the pentose phosphate pathway, pentose and glucuronate interconversions and carbon fixation. Product R3251 is from baker′s yeast and is provided as a lyophilized powder. It is useful in enzyme systems requiring low sulfate.
Biochem/physiol Actions
RPE is a metalloenzyme and has been shown to use the divalent Zn2+ ion predominantly for catalysis. Human D-ribulose-5-phosphate 3-epimerase (hRPE) has been shown to use Fe2+ for catalysis [1].
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1 μmole of D-ribulose 5-phosphate to D-xylulose 5-phosphate per min at pH 7.7 at 25°C when coupled with transketolase, α-glycerophosphate dehydrogenase, and triosephosphate isomerase.
Physical form
Lyophilized and essentially sulfate-free; contains approx. 35% citrate buffer salts
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
Personal Protective Equipment
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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Eric L Wise et al.
Acta crystallographica. Section D, Biological crystallography, 60(Pt 9), 1687-1690 (2004-08-31)
The crystal structure of D-ribulose 5-phosphate 3-epimerase (RPE) from the cyanobacterium Synechocystis was determined by X-ray crystallography to 1.6 A resolution. The enzyme, which catalyzes the epimerization of D-ribulose 5-phosphate and D-xylulose 5-phosphate, assembles as a hexamer of (beta/alpha)(8)-barrels in
Helena Sävenstrand et al.
Plant & cell physiology, 43(4), 402-410 (2002-04-30)
Suppression subtractive hybridisation was used to isolate genes differentially regulated by low levels (UV-B(BE,300) 0.13 W m(-2)) of ultraviolet-B radiation (UV-B; 290-320 nm) in Pisum sativum. Six genes were regulated, two of which were novel. The mRNA levels for these
Kui K Chan et al.
Biochemistry, 47(36), 9608-9617 (2008-08-15)
Enzymes that share the (beta/alpha) 8-barrel fold catalyze a diverse range of reactions. Many utilize phosphorylated substrates and share a conserved C-terminal (beta/alpha) 2-quarter barrel subdomain that provides a binding motif for the dianionic phosphate group. We recently reported functional
Matthew B Rogers et al.
BMC evolutionary biology, 7, 89-89 (2007-06-15)
Lateral gene transfer is increasingly invoked to explain phylogenetic results that conflict with our understanding of organismal relationships. In eukaryotes, the most common observation interpreted in this way is the appearance of a bacterial gene (one that is not clearly
J Caruthers et al.
Proteins, 62(2), 338-342 (2005-11-24)
The crystal structure of Pfal009167AAA, a putative ribulose 5-phosphate 3-epimerase (PfalRPE) from Plasmodium falciparum, has been determined to 2 A resolution. RPE represents an exciting potential drug target for developing antimalarials because it is involved in the shikimate and the
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