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Streptavidin–β-Galactosidase conjugate

streptavidin 1-2 units/mg protein, lyophilized powder

Synonym(s):

Streptavidin–beta-Galactosidase conjugate

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352203
NACRES:
NA.46

tag

beta-galactosidase tagged

Quality Level

form

lyophilized powder

streptavidin activity

1-2 units/mg protein

composition

Protein, ≥80% biuret

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Streptavidin, a biotin binding protein produced by the bacteria Streptomyces avidinii, is a very high affinity and specificity non-covalent biotin binding protein that is used in a wide range of biochemical/immunological assays such as western blot and ELISAs. It is a component of the streptavidin-biotin system; wherein biotin is conjugated to a target molecule that is later detected by a signal tagged streptavidin. Streptavidin may be covalently tagged with a range of enzymes that develop chromogenic sustrates or fluorescent molecules to support detection systems.
β-galactosidase may be used in genetic, molecular and immunologic detection systems. Active β-galatosidase cleaves the detection molecule X-gal (5-bromo-4-chloro-indolyl-β-D-galactopyranoside) to form an intense blue product that may be detected by chromogenic techniques.

Specificity

Streptavidin–β-Galactosidase conjugate is reactive with biotin labeled molecules.

Application

Streptavidin–β-Galactosidase conjugate may be used in conjunction with biotin labeled molecules in techniques such as ELISA, immunohistochemistry, protein blotting or with biotinylated DNA probes. It provides a convenient yet highly sensitive and specific detection system.
Streptavidin–ß-Galactosidase conjugate has been used in the fusion assay in chinese hamster ovary cells.

Physical form

Contains Tris buffer salts.

Preparation Note

Streptavidin and β-galactosidase grade VIII are conjugated by a modification of the method of O′Sullivan and purified by gel filtration.

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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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A simple method for the preparation of enzyme-antibody conjugates.
M J O'Sullivan
Febs Letters, 95 (1978)
Human herpesvirus 8 glycoprotein B (gB), gH, and gL can mediate cell fusion
Pertel PE
Journal of Virology, 76, 4390-4400 (2002)
R S Niedbala et al.
Journal of biochemical and biophysical methods, 13(4-5), 205-210 (1986-11-01)
Parameters and conditions of an enzyme based assay for biotin and avidin are presented. Biotinylated glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase when complexed with avidin becomes inactivated. Thus it was possible to construct a competitive assay system for biotin. The assay is sensitive between
A simple method for the preparation of enzyme-antibody conjugates.
M J O'Sullivan et al.
FEBS letters, 95(2), 311-313 (1978-11-15)

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