Description

β-Phosphoglucomutase is a crucial enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of glucose 1-phosphate and glucose 6-phosphate, a fundamental step in carbohydrate metabolism. This high-purity enzyme is essential for research and industrial processes requiring precise control over glucose phosphate pathways. It is primarily utilized by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for enzymatic studies, diagnostic reagent formulation, and biocatalyst development.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Used as a critical reagent in enzymatic studies of glycogen and galactose metabolism, and for developing diagnostic assays.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: A key component in clinical chemistry kits for measuring specific metabolites linked to metabolic disorders.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in drug discovery research targeting metabolic pathways and enzyme replacement therapies.
• Enzyme Engineering & Biocatalysis: Serves as a model enzyme or starting material for protein engineering to create novel biocatalysts for industrial synthesis.
• Academic & Teaching Laboratories: Used in university settings to demonstrate enzyme kinetics and carbohydrate biochemistry principles.
• Food Science Research: Applied in studies related to starch and sugar metabolism in food products and processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	β-Phosphoglucomutase
CAS No.	68651-99-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	β-Phosphoglucomutase; PGM 2; Phosphoglucomutase 2; Glucose 1,6-bisphosphate-dependent phosphoglucomutase; PGM-beta; EC 5.4.2.6; Phosphohexomutase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our β-Phosphoglucomutase is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enzymatic activity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, specific activity, and stability data. We adhere to relevant guidelines for research-grade biochemicals to guarantee reliable performance in your critical applications.

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 condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] units/mg protein
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ [Value] %
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Solubility	Clear, colorless solution in suitable buffer
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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