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G4142

Sigma-Aldrich

β-Galactosidase from bovine testes

ammonium sulfate suspension, 1.0-3.0 units/mg protein (modified Warburg-Christian)

Synonym(s):

β-D-Galactoside galactohydrolase

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UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

form

ammonium sulfate suspension

specific activity

1.0-3.0 units/mg protein (modified Warburg-Christian)

foreign activity

α- and β-glucosidase ≤0.2%
α-fucosidase ≤0.2%
α-galactosidase ≤0.2%
α-mannosidase ≤0.2%
β-N-acetylglucosaminidase ≤1.0%

storage temp.

2-8°C

Application

β-Galactosidase from bovine testes was used for coupling to Sepharose.

Biochem/physiol Actions

β-galactosidase cleaves lactose into its monosaccharide components, glucose and galactose. It also catalyses the transglycosylation of glucose into allolactose, the inducer of β-galactosidase, in a feedback loop.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of p-nitrophenyl β-D-galactopyranoside to p-nitrophenol and D-galactopyranose per min at pH 4.4 at 25 °C.

Physical form

Suspension in 3.2 M (NH4)2SO4, pH approx. 5.0

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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