Description
Converts UDP-N-acetyl-α-D-glucosamine into chitin and UDP.
Species
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
Form
Liquid or Lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.4.1.16
Purity
Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Storage
Store at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt, aliquoting is necessary for mutiple use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Buffer
Tris-based buffer, 50% glycerol
Reaction
UDP-N-acetyl-α-D-glucosamine + [4)-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl-(1→]n = UDP + [4)-N-acetyl-β-D-glucosaminyl-(1→]n+1
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.