Description

Adhesin, Serratia is a specialized biochemical compound derived from *Serratia* species, primarily recognized for its role in mediating bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation. This high-purity material is essential for advanced research and development in microbiology and biotechnology, enabling the study of bacterial pathogenesis and surface interactions. It serves as a critical reagent for pharmaceutical R&D, academic research institutions, and diagnostic kit manufacturers focused on infection control and novel antimicrobial strategies.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Used as a key reagent in studies investigating the adhesion mechanisms of *Serratia marcescens* and related pathogens.
• Biofilm Studies: Essential for in vitro models to analyze biofilm formation, stability, and disruption on various surfaces.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a coating antigen or reference standard in the development of diagnostic assays for bacterial infections.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed in high-throughput screening platforms to identify novel anti-adhesion or anti-biofilm therapeutic compounds.
• Vaccine Research: Investigated as a potential target antigen for vaccine development against opportunistic bacterial infections.
• Biomaterial Testing: Applied to evaluate the anti-fouling properties of new medical device coatings and implant materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Adhesin, Serratia
CAS No.	138414-75-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Serratia Adhesin; Serratia marcescens Adhesin; Bacterial Adhesion Protein; Biofilm Adhesion Factor; SmaA (Serratia marcescens adhesin A); Fimbrial Adhesin; Non-fimbrial Adhesin; AF/SF (Aggregation Factor/Spreading Factor)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Adhesin, Serratia is produced under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including purity analysis by HPLC and functional activity assays, to ensure compliance with research-grade standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and biological activity is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent moisture uptake. For extended storage, consider aliquoting to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Protein Content (BCA)	≥ 90%
Biological Activity (Cell Adhesion Assay)	Conforms to reference standard
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/µg
Solubility	Soluble in specified buffer
Moisture Content (KF)	< 3.0%

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