Cat No.
NATE-0456
Description
Maltose phosphorylase (MP) is a dimeric enzyme that catalyzes maltose and inorganic phosphate into β-D-glucose-1-phosphate and glucose.
Abbr
MP, Recombinant (Enterococcus sp.)
Alias
MP
Source
E. coli
Species
Enterococcus sp.
Form
lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.4.1.8
CAS No.
9030-19-7
Molecular Mass
mol wt 90 kDa by SDS-PAGE
Unit Definition
One unit will produce 1.0 μmole of D-Glucose from maltose per minute at pH 7.0 at 30°C.
Applications
Maltose phosphorylase from Enter oc occus has been used in a study to describe a new pathway for maltose utilization in lactic acid bacteria. It has also been used in a study to describe the transfer of glucosyl moiety of maltose to acceptors with alcoholic OH groups.
Warnings
Contains lactose.
Synonyms
maltose phosphorylase; maltose:phosphate 1-β-D-glucosyltransferase; EC 2.4.1.8; 9030-19-7; MP
