Description

Cytochrome B 564 is a high-purity, membrane-bound hemoprotein belonging to the cytochrome b family, identified by CAS No. 52296-73-8. It serves as a critical electron transfer component within the mitochondrial respiratory chain and other biological redox systems. This biochemical is essential for researchers and manufacturers in life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic kit production, where precise enzymatic activity and protein integrity are paramount.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard or reagent in studies of mitochondrial electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation, and cellular respiration mechanisms.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a key component in in vitro assay systems to measure the activity of complex III (cytochrome bc1 complex) and related enzymes.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery and screening programs targeting mitochondrial dysfunction, metabolic diseases, and age-related disorders.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Integrated into the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits and biosensors for measuring biomarkers related to cellular energy metabolism.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A vital tool for proteomics, structural biology, and mechanistic studies in both university laboratories and biotech R&D departments.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cytochrome B 564
CAS No.	52296-73-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cytochrome b-564; Cytochrome B564; Mitochondrial Cytochrome b; Complex III Subunit; Electron Transfer Flavoprotein: Cytochrome b Oxidoreductase; ETF:QO; EC 1.5.5.1; b-Type Cytochrome
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cytochrome B 564 is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is characterized for purity, specific activity, and spectral properties. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, including identification by UV-Vis spectroscopy and purity by HPLC, is provided to guarantee it meets the exacting standards required for research and industrial applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store desiccated at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark Brown to Red-Brown Lyophilized Powder
Identification (UV-Vis)	Spectrum characteristic of b-type cytochrome
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 80%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %

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