Native E. coli beta Galactosidase protein (ab79449)
Key features and details
- Expression system: Escherichia coli
- Suitable for: IA
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Product name
Native E. coli beta Galactosidase protein
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Expression system
Escherichia coli -
Protein length
Full length protein -
Animal free
No -
Nature
Native -
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Species
Escherichia coli
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Preparation and Storage
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Alternative names
- Beta D galactosidase
- Beta gal
- Beta galactosidase
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Relevance
Beta galactosidase is coded by a gene (lac z) in the lac operon of Escherichia coli. It is a metalloenzyme that splits lactose into glucose and galactose. It hydrolyzes terminal, non-reducing beta-D-galactose residues in beta-D-galactosides. Activation by cations seems to be substrate dependent. K+, Na+, NH4+, Rb+, Cs+ and Mn++ all activate enzyme activity based upon the substrate used. -
Cellular localization
Cytoplasmic