Cat No.
NATE-0038
Description
Adenylate kinase (EC 2.7.4.3) (also known as ADK or myokinase) is a phosphotransferase enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of adenine nucleotides, and plays an important role in cellular energy homeostasis.
Abbr
ADK, Native (Rabbit)
Alias
ADK; myokinase
Source
Rabbit muscle
Species
Rabbit
Form
ammonium sulfate suspension; Suspension in 3.2 M (NH4)2SO4 solution containing 0.001 M EDTA, pH 6.0
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.7.4.3
Bio-activity
1,500-3 ,000 units/mg protein (biuret)
CAS No.
9013-02-9
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 2.0 μmoles of ADP to ATP+AMP per min at pH 7.6 at 37°C.
Applications
Myokinase has been used in a study to assess its reaction with the mercurials p-hydroxymercuribenzoate and p-mercuribenzenesulfonate. It has also been used in a study to investigate the ligand-binding properties of its peptide fragments.
Synonyms
Adenylate kinase; EC 2.7.4.3; ADK; myokinase; 9013-02-9; Adenylic kinase; Adenylokinase
