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G6920

Sigma-Aldrich

Endo-β-galactosidase from Bacteroides fragilis

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ≥140 units/mg protein, buffered aqueous solution

Synonym(s):

β-Galactosidase bacterial, Keratanase

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Enzyme Commission number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

recombinant

expressed in E. coli

Quality Level

conjugate

(Glucosaminoglycan)

sterility

aseptically filled

form

buffered aqueous solution

specific activity

≥140 units/mg protein

mol wt

32 kDa

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

Endo-β-galactosidase was used in fractional protein isolation. It was used for deglycosylation in glycoproteomics of the endothelial secretome of human endothelial cells.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Internal β(1-4) galactose linkages in unbranched, repeating poly-Nacetyllactosamine [GlcNAc β(1-3)Gal β (1-4)] structures are the preferred substrate.

Sulfated structures such as keratan sulfate are also cleaved. Branching and/or fucosylation of the substrate may reduce or completely inhibit cleavage. Sulfation of C-6 on galactose will block cleavage. Oligosaccharides of the neolacto-group are cleaved at greatly reduced rates depending on the deviation from the preferred substrate. For example, Gal β(1-3)GlcNAc β(1-3) Gal β(1-4)Glc is cleaved at 5X10-5 the rate of keratan sulfate

β-galactosidase cleaves lactose into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose. It also catalyses the transglycosylation of glucose into allolactose, the inducer of β-galactosidase, in a feedback loop.

Unit Definition

One unit will release 1.0 μmole of reducing sugar from bovine corneal keratan sulfate per minute at 37 °C, pH 5.8.

Physical form

Aseptically filled solution in 20 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

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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