Description

Citrate Permease CAS NO 77000-09-0 is a specialized biochemical reagent, a membrane transport protein that facilitates the movement of citrate across cellular membranes. This compound is critical for research in microbial metabolism, cellular transport mechanisms, and metabolic engineering. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the study of bacterial physiology, antibiotic resistance, and the development of novel biocatalysts.

Application

• Microbial Physiology Research: Essential for studying citrate uptake and utilization pathways in bacteria such as E. coli and other microorganisms.
• Metabolic Engineering: Used in the development and optimization of microbial cell factories for the production of organic acids and other bio-based chemicals.
• Antibiotic Mechanism Studies: Aids in research on bacterial metabolism linked to antibiotic susceptibility and resistance mechanisms.
• Enzyme & Transport Protein Studies: Serves as a key reagent in biochemical assays to characterize membrane transport kinetics and protein function.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Applied in strain development for fermentation processes where citrate metabolism is a critical factor.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: Used as a component in specialized diagnostic assays for identifying specific bacterial metabolic capabilities.

Basic Information

Product Name	Citrate Permease
CAS No.	77000-09-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Citrate transporter; Citrate permease protein; Citrate carrier protein; Citrate uptake protein; CitT protein; Bacterial citrate permease; Membrane citrate transporter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Citrate Permease is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols. Each batch is subjected to rigorous purity and activity testing to ensure it meets the exacting standards required for advanced biochemical research. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA), detailing purity, specific activity, and other critical parameters, is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and performance consistency for your research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent moisture condensation. For short-term use, store at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Specific Activity	Contact for details
Protein Content (Bradford)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/µg
Biological Activity	Confirmed by functional assay

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