| Content/size | 2,000 Units |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | alpha-glucosidase; alpha-D-glucoside glucohydrolase |
| Form | In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate |
| Stability | > 4 years at 4oC |
| Specific activity | ~ 120 U/mg (40oC, pH 6.8 on pNP-α-Glucosidase) |
| Unit definition | One Unit of α-glucosidase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to produce one μmole of p-nitrophenol from pNP-α-Glucosidase (10 mM) in sodium phosphate buffer (100 mM), pH 6.8 at 40oC |
| Specificity | Hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing (1,4)-linked α-D-glucose residues with release of D-glucose |
| Applications | Applications in carbohydrate research and in the food and feeds, brewing and biofuels industries. |
Megazyme α-Glucosidase (yeast maltase)
High purity α-Glucosidase (yeast maltase) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.
EC 3.2.1.20
CAZy Family: GH13
CAS: 9001-42-7
alpha-glucosidase; alpha-D-glucoside glucohydrolase
From yeast. Electrophoretically homogeneous.
In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate.
Supplied at ~ 1,000 U/mL.
Specific activity:
~ 120 U/mg (40oC, pH 6.8 on pNP-α-Glucosidase).
Stability: > 4 years at 4oC.
