| Content/size | 8,000 Units |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | beta-galactosidase; beta-D-galactoside galactohydrolase |
| Form | In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate |
| Stability | > 4 years at 4oC |
| Specific activity | ~ 200 U/mg (40oC, pH 4.5 on p-nitrophenyl β-D-galactoside). |
| Unit definition | One Unit of β-galactosidase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to release one µmole of p-nitrophenol (pNP) per minute from p-nitrophenyl-β-D-galactoside (10 mM) in sodium acetate buffer (100 mM), pH 4.5 at 40oC |
| Specificity | Hydrolysis of terminal non-reducing β-D-galactose residues in β-D-galactosides |
| Applications | Applications established in diagnostics and research within the food and feed, carbohydrate and biofuels industries |
Megazyme β-Galactosidase (Aspergillus niger)
High purity β-Galactosidase (Aspergillus niger) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.
EC 3.2.1.23
CAZy Family: GH35
CAS: 9031-11-2
beta-galactosidase; beta-D-galactoside galactohydrolase
Highly purified. From Aspergillus niger.
In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate.
Supplied at ~ 4,000 U/mL.
Specific activity:
~ 200 U/mg (40oC, pH 4.5 on p-nitrophenyl β-D-galactoside).
Stability: > 4 years at 4oC.
