Chitinase (Clostridium thermocellum)

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SKU No.  700004208  |  Catalog No.  E-CHITN

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High purity chitinase (Clostridium thermocellum) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.

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Specifications
BrandMegazyme
EC Number3.2.1.14
Enzymeendo-Chitinase
Storage Conditions

Storage Temperature: 2-8°C

Stability: > 1 year under recommended storage conditions

Application ExamplesFor use in research.
FormulationIn 3.2 M ammonium sulphate
Physical FormSuspension
CAS Number9001-06-3
CAZy FamilyGH18
Concentration~ 3
Synonymschitodextrinase; 1,4-β-poly-N-acetylglucosaminidase
SourceClostridium thermocellum
Molecular Weight53000
ExpressionRecombinant from Clostridium thermocellum
SpecificityRandom hydrolysis of N-acetyl-beta-D-glucosaminide (1-4)-beta-linkages in chitin and chitodextrins.
Specific Activity~ 0.3 U/mg (40°C, pH 6.2 on p-nitrophenyl-β-triacetylchitotriose)
Unit DefinitionOne Unit of chitinase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to release one μmole of p-nitrophenol per minute from p-nitrophenyl-β-triacetylchitotriose (2.5 mM) in MES buffer (100 mM), pH 6.2 at 40°C.
Temperature Optima (°C)40
pH Optima6
Package Dimensions0.70 in x 0.70 in x 1.60 in
Package Weight0.38 lb