Description

Putrescine Synthase is a specialized enzyme critical for catalyzing the biosynthesis of putrescine, a key polyamine involved in fundamental cellular processes. This compound matters for researchers and manufacturers requiring precise biochemical tools to study or influence polyamine metabolism pathways. It is primarily needed by biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and life science research sectors for applications in enzymology, metabolic engineering, and the development of therapeutic agents.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a model enzyme for studying the polyamine biosynthesis pathway and its regulation in various organisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in target-based screening and validation for drug discovery programs aimed at modulating polyamine levels, relevant in oncology and parasitology.
• Metabolic Engineering: A key biocatalyst in synthetic biology for the microbial production of putrescine and higher polyamines from renewable feedstocks.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Incorporated into enzymatic assay kits for the quantitative determination of substrate or product concentrations in clinical or agricultural samples.
• Academic & Industrial Enzymology: Serves as a standard for kinetic studies, inhibitor characterization, and enzyme mechanism investigations.
• Agricultural Science: Research into plant growth regulators and stress response mechanisms where polyamine metabolism plays a crucial role.

Basic Information

Product Name	Putrescine Synthase
CAS No.	79747-54-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	L-Arginine Decarboxylase; ADC; Arginine Decarboxylase (specific to putrescine biosynthesis); Agmatine Iminohydrolase; Carboxy-Lyase; EC 4.1.1.19 (obsolete); Biosynthetic Arginine Decarboxylase; Putrescine Synthase Enzyme System
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Putrescine Synthase is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability. Each lot is characterized for specific activity, purity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing comprehensive test results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory documentation needs.

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 use to prevent moisture uptake. For short-term use, keep at 2-8°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] U/mg protein
Protein Content (Bradford)	≥ [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ [Value] %
pH (for solutions)	7.0 - 7.5
Endotoxin (LAL test)	< [Value] EU/mg
Storage Buffer	Specified phosphate or Tris buffer

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