Description

Gluconate Permease CAS NO 57087-96-4 is a specialized biochemical reagent, specifically an enzyme or transport protein involved in the cellular uptake of gluconate. This compound is critical for research and industrial processes that require precise manipulation of carbohydrate metabolism pathways. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical developers focused on metabolic engineering, microbial fermentation, and the development of novel biosynthetic routes.

Application

• Metabolic Pathway Research: Used as a key tool to study and manipulate gluconate transport and utilization in bacterial and fungal systems.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Employed in engineered microbial strains to enhance the efficiency of fermentation processes for organic acid or biofuel production.
• Enzyme Mechanism Studies: Serves as a model protein for investigating the structure and function of membrane-bound permeases and transporters.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Applied in research targeting bacterial nutrient uptake mechanisms for potential novel antimicrobial strategies.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: May be incorporated into enzymatic assay kits for clinical or research diagnostics related to metabolic disorders.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A fundamental reagent for biochemistry and molecular biology laboratories.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Gluconate Permease
CAS No.	57087-96-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Gluconate Permease Protein; Gluconate Transport Protein; GntP; Gluconate:H+ Symporter; Gluconate Transporter; Gluconate Uptake Protein; Bacterial Gluconate Permease; EC 7.1.1.1 (associated activity)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gluconate Permease is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous analytical testing, including activity assays and purity assessments. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific purity, activity (units/mg), and identification data are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance requirements.

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); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For short-term use, keep at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR/SDS-PAGE)	Conforms to standard
Protein Content (Biuret/Bradford)	> 90%
Specific Activity	> XX units/mg protein
Purity (HPLC)	> 95%
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/μg
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate buffer
Biological Activity (Functional Assay)	Conforms to standard

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