Description

Agarase is a specialized enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of agarose, breaking it down into oligosaccharides. This precise biocatalytic activity is critical for applications requiring the controlled degradation or modification of agarose-based matrices. It is an essential tool for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science research laboratories. Professionals in molecular biology, microbiology, and carbohydrate chemistry rely on its specificity for sample preparation and analytical procedures.

Application

• Molecular Biology Research: Used for the recovery of DNA or other biomolecules from low-melting-point agarose gels without damaging the sample.
• Microbiology & Food Science: Employed in the study of agar-digesting microorganisms and for the modification of agar texture in food product development.
• Pharmaceutical Preparation: Facilitates the extraction and purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or vaccines embedded in agarose delivery systems.
• Biotechnology Processes: Applied in enzymatic assays and as a tool for degrading agarose in bioreactors or fermentation media.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used in the production of diagnostic components where agarose breakdown is a necessary step in the assay workflow.
• Carbohydrate Analysis: Serves as a reagent for structural analysis of complex polysaccharides derived from seaweed or other agarose-containing sources.

Basic Information

Product Name	Agarase
CAS No.	37288-57-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Agarase enzyme; β-agarase; 1,3-α-L-Agarase; Agarose 3-glycanohydrolase; EC 3.2.1.81; Agarose-digesting enzyme; Gelase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Agarase is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enzymatic activity. Each lot is analyzed for purity, specific activity, and the absence of contaminating nucleases or proteases. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, stability data, and storage recommendations is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Protein Content (Biuret)	> 90%
Specific Activity	> 100 units/mg protein
DNase/RNase Activity	Not detected
Protease Activity	Not detected
Solubility	Soluble in water or appropriate buffer
pH Optimum	~6.0 - 7.0

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