Description

Sorbitol Permease CAS NO 79955-98-9 is a specialized biochemical compound that functions as a membrane transport protein. This product is critical for facilitating the efficient cellular uptake of sorbitol, a key sugar alcohol used in numerous industrial and pharmaceutical processes. It is an essential reagent for research and development in the life sciences, as well as for biotechnological applications requiring controlled sugar transport.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a model transport protein in membrane biology and enzymology studies.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery research targeting sugar transport mechanisms and metabolic pathways.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Facilitates the study and engineering of microbial strains for the production of sorbitol and related polyols.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a component in diagnostic kits and assays designed to measure sugar transport activity.
• Academic Research: A vital tool for university and institutional labs investigating carbohydrate metabolism and membrane protein function.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sorbitol Permease
CAS No.	79955-98-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Sorbitol transporter; D-Sorbitol permease; Gut1p (S. cerevisiae); YIL053w; Sugar transport protein; Polyol permease; Membrane transport protein; Hexitol transporter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sorbitol Permease is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous purity and functional activity testing. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific purity, activity units, and identification 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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under controlled, dry conditions to prevent degradation. Allow the product to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture condensation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90%
Biological Activity	Defined units/mg protein
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 95%
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 1.0 EU/mg

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