Description

Isomerase, Mannose Phosphate CAS NO 9023-88-5 is a highly specific enzyme catalyst that facilitates the isomerization of mannose-6-phosphate to fructose-6-phosphate. This reaction is a critical step in carbohydrate metabolism, making the enzyme indispensable for biochemical research and industrial biocatalysis. It is essential for manufacturers and researchers in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and life science sectors who require precise enzymatic tools for metabolic pathway studies, biosensor development, and specialty chemical synthesis.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Metabolic Studies: A key reagent for investigating the pentose phosphate pathway and carbohydrate metabolism in vitro.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used as a critical component in enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research to measure metabolic intermediates.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate Synthesis: Employed in biocatalytic processes for the production of specialized sugar-based pharmaceutical intermediates.
• Enzyme Engineering & Characterization: Serves as a model enzyme for studies in enzymology, protein engineering, and structural biology.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Utilized in analytical methods for the quantification of specific sugars and metabolic profiling in food science.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Supports fundamental and applied research in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isomerase, Mannose Phosphate
CAS No.	9023-88-5
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	Varies by source and preparation
Synonyms	Phosphomannose Isomerase; Mannose-6-phosphate Isomerase; PMI; Phosphohexomutase; EC 5.3.1.8; MPI; Mannose Phosphate Isomerase; Carbohydrate Isomerase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Isomerase, Mannose Phosphate is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each lot is characterized for specific activity, purity, and stability to ensure reproducible performance in sensitive applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, protein content, and activity units is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production specifications.

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	> [Value] units/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	> [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> [Value] %
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Stability	Retains >90% activity after 12 months at -20°C

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