Description

Gustducin CAS NO 147979-21-3 is a specialized G-protein subunit that plays a critical role in the signal transduction pathways of taste receptors. This compound is essential for research focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of taste perception and related sensory signaling. It is primarily utilized by biotech and pharmaceutical R&D teams, as well as academic researchers in the fields of neurobiology, sensory science, and drug discovery for metabolic disorders.

Application

• Taste Transduction Research: Fundamental studies on the molecular biology of sweet, umami, and bitter taste perception.
• Drug Discovery & Development: Target validation and screening for novel therapeutics aimed at modulating taste or metabolic pathways linked to taste receptors.
• Sensory Biology Studies: Investigation of G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling cascades in chemosensory systems.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A key reagent for laboratories studying signal transduction, cell biology, and neuroscience.
• Biomarker Development: Potential use in assays to study taste dysfunction or related physiological conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gustducin
CAS No.	147979-21-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	GNAT3; G(t)α-gustducin; Gustducin alpha subunit; G-protein subunit α-gustducin; Transducin-like protein; α-gustducin; G-α-gustducin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gustducin is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) that confirms identity, purity, and functional activity. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support our clients' research and development requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption. For long-term storage, keep desiccated.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Complies
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Biological Activity	Confirmed by functional assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate assay buffers

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