Megazyme Cellulase (endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase) (Aspergillus niger)

SKU: E-CELAN

High purity Cellulase (endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase) (Aspergillus niger) for use in research, biochemical enzyme assays and in vitro diagnostic analysis.

EC 3.2.1.4
CAZy Family: GH12
CAS: 9012-54-8

cellulase; 4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucanohydrolase

Highly purified. From Aspergillus niger.
In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate.
Supplied at ~ 1,200 U/mL.

Specific activity:
~ 80 U/mg (40oC, pH 4.5 on CM-cellulose 4M).

Stability: Minimum 1 year at 4oC. Check vial for details.

Content/size

2000 units
Synonyms

cellulase; 4-beta-D-glucan 4-glucanohydrolase
Form

In 3.2 M ammonium sulphate
Stability

Minimum 1 year at 4oC. Check vial for details
Specific activity

~ 80 U/mg (40oC, pH 4.5 on CM-cellulose 4M)
Unit definiton

One Unit of cellulase activity is defined as the amount of enzyme required to release one μmole of glucose reducing-sugar equivalents per minute from CM-cellulose 4M (10 mg/mL) in sodium acetate buffer (100 mM), pH 4.5 at 40oC
Specificity

endo-hydrolysis of (1,4)-β-D-glucosidic linkages in cellulose
Applications

Applications established in diagnostics and research within the textiles, food and feed, carbohydrate and biofuels industries

Megazyme Cellulase (endo-1,4-β-D-glucanase)(Aspergillus niger) (E-CELAN) Data Booklet

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