Description

Glucose Kinase CAS NO 9001-36-9 is a critical enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of glucose to glucose-6-phosphate, serving as the first committed step in glycolysis. This reaction is fundamental to cellular energy metabolism, making the enzyme indispensable for research and industrial processes that study or manipulate carbohydrate metabolism. It is essential for biotechnologists, pharmaceutical researchers, and diagnostic manufacturers working in areas such as metabolic pathway analysis, biosensor development, and enzymatic assay kits.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Metabolic Studies: Used as a key reagent for in vitro studies of glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, and the pentose phosphate pathway.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: A vital component in clinical diagnostic kits for the quantitative measurement of glucose, ATP, and related metabolites in blood and other biological samples.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery screens targeting metabolic disorders like diabetes, and in the synthesis of sugar-based pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Biosensor Technology: Integrated into enzyme-based electrodes and biosensors for continuous, specific glucose monitoring in industrial fermentation and medical devices.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Utilized in enzymatic methods for the accurate determination of glucose content in food products, beverages, and raw materials.
• Enzyme Engineering & Industrial Biocatalysis: Serves as a model enzyme for protein engineering efforts aimed at improving stability, activity, or substrate specificity for synthetic biology applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Glucose Kinase
CAS No.	9001-36-9
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	Varies by source and preparation
Synonyms	Glucokinase; ATP:D-glucose 6-phosphotransferase; Hexokinase Type IV; Hexokinase D; HK4; GK; EC 2.7.1.2; D-Glucose Kinase; Glucose-6-Phosphotransferase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Glucose Kinase is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system. Each lot is characterized for critical parameters including specific activity, purity (SDS-PAGE), and stability to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance reliability for your sensitive applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a dry environment before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	>100 units/mg protein
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	>90%
Protein Content (Biuret)	Contact for details
pH (in solution)	7.0 - 8.0
Stability	≥ 12 months at -20°C

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