Glycerokinase from Bacillus stearothermophilus
SIGMA/G0774 - buffered aqueous solution, ≥75 units/mg protein (biuret)
Synonym: ATP:glycerol 3-phosphotransferase; Glycerol Kinase
CAS Number: 9030-66-4
EC Number: 232-862-0
MDL Number: MFCD00131205
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | life science and biopharma |
| assay | ≥5.0 mg protein/mL (biuret) |
| biological source | Bacillus sp. (Bacillus steaarothermophilus) |
| color | beige |
| form | buffered aqueous solution |
| Quality Level | 200  |
| specific activity | ≥75 units/mg protein (biuret) |
| storage condition | dry at room temperature |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Application: | Glycerokinase from Bacillus stearothermophilus has been used in steady-state kinetics studies. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Glycerol kinase catalyzes tge MgATP-dependent phosphorylation of glycerol to produce sn-glycerol-3-phosphate and is the rate limiting enzyme in the utilization of glycerol. It is also subject to feedback regulation by fructose-1,6-bisphosphate |
| General description: | Research area: Cell Signaling Glycerol kinase is encoded by the GK gene on chromosome Xp21.2. Glycerol kinase is predominantly active in the liver. |
| Other Notes: | One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of glycerol and ATP to |
| Physical form: | Stabilized solution in Tris buffer, pH 7.3 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥5.0 mg protein/mL (biuret) |
| activity | specific activity: ≥75 units/mg protein (biuret) |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 2.7.1.30 ( BRENDA  | IUBMB ) |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |