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A7550

Achromopeptidase from Achromobacter lyticus

lyophilized powder, Protein ~5 % by biuret, 300-600 units/mg solid

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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
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form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

300-600 units/mg solid

composition

Protein, ~5% biuret

foreign activity

Collagenase, present

storage temp.

−20°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Achromopeptidase is a lysyl endopeptidase with a MW of ~27 kDa. It is useful for lysis of Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to lysozyme.
pH Optimum for activity: pH 8.5 - 9
Approximately 500-1,500 un/ml achromopetidase can be used to lyse cells at a density of OD600=0.6 over 2 hours at 37 °C.

Physical form

Crude powder containing salts and medium components

Other Notes

One unit will produce a change in A600 of 0.001 per minute per mL at pH 8.0 at 37 °C using a suspension of Micrococcus lysodeikticus as substrate (1 cm light path).


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Health hazard

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Danger

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Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves



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