Description

Transaldolase, ~0.9 U/mg is a purified enzyme preparation that catalyzes a key reaction in the pentose phosphate pathway. This biocatalyst is essential for research and industrial processes involving carbohydrate metabolism and nucleotide synthesis. It is primarily used by biochemists, pharmaceutical researchers, and manufacturers in the life sciences sector for enzymatic assays, metabolic studies, and biocatalytic synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a critical reagent for in vitro studies of the pentose phosphate pathway, carbohydrate metabolism, and enzyme kinetics.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Serves as a key component in the formulation of clinical diagnostic kits for measuring specific metabolic intermediates or enzyme activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in metabolic pathway analysis for drug discovery and in the development of biocatalytic processes for active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis.
• Enzyme Engineering Studies: Used as a starting material or reference standard for protein engineering and mutagenesis studies aimed at improving enzyme stability or activity.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Essential for fundamental and applied research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and metabolic engineering across universities and biotech companies.
• Biocatalysis: Potential application in the synthesis of rare sugars and other high-value chiral intermediates for the fine chemical and nutraceutical industries.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Transaldolase, ~0.9 U/mg
CAS No.	9014-46-4
Molecular Formula	N/A (Protein)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Transaldolase; D-Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate:D-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate glycolaldehydetransferase; TAL; TALDO; TALDO1; EC 2.2.1.2; Sedoheptulose-7-phosphate:D-glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate glycolaldehydetransferase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Transaldolase is produced and tested under rigorous quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and performance. Each lot is characterized for specific activity and purity. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, purity, and stability data is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccant or inert atmosphere to maintain optimal activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Specific Activity	~0.9 U/mg protein (minimum)
Protein Content	Determined by Biuret or Bradford assay
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
pH (in solution)	7.0 - 7.5
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU/μg (if specified)

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