Description

Catabolite Control Protein CAS NO 136394-86-0 is a highly purified recombinant protein that plays a critical role in the regulation of bacterial gene expression. This protein is essential for research focused on understanding and manipulating metabolic pathways, particularly carbon catabolite repression. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in microbial physiology studies, metabolic engineering, and the development of novel bioproduction platforms.

Application

• Fundamental Biochemical Research: Used as a key reagent in studies investigating the molecular mechanisms of carbon catabolite repression and global gene regulation in bacteria.
• Metabolic Pathway Engineering: Employed in the development of optimized microbial strains for the industrial production of biofuels, biochemicals, and pharmaceuticals by modulating carbon source utilization.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a critical component in in vitro assays to study protein-DNA interactions and the activation/repression of target operons.
• Diagnostic Development: Potential use as an antigen or standard in the development of immunological or biochemical assays for research purposes.
• Academic & Educational Use: Supplied to university laboratories for advanced coursework and graduate-level research in molecular microbiology and systems biology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Catabolite Control Protein
CAS No.	136394-86-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	CCP; Catabolite Control Protein A (CcpA); Catabolite Repressor Protein; Carbon Catabolite Protein; Transcriptional Regulator CcpA; HPr-Ser-P Kinase/Phosphatase; Bacterial Global Regulatory Protein
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Catabolite Control Protein is manufactured under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high biological activity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including purity assessment by SDS-PAGE and HPLC, functional activity assays, and endotoxin level checks. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, purity, and specific activity is provided with every shipment to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store frozen at -20°C to -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Aliquot the product upon receipt for single-use applications to maintain optimal activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder or clear solution
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Single band corresponding to expected molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90%
Protein Content	Determined by UV absorbance or Bradford assay
Biological Activity	Confirmed by DNA-binding or functional repression assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate buffer (e.g., Tris-HCl, PBS)

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.