Description

Alanine Racemase is a critical enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of L-alanine and D-alanine, a fundamental reaction in bacterial cell wall biosynthesis. This biochemical activity makes it an essential target for research into novel antibacterial agents and metabolic pathway studies. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D teams, academic biochemistry laboratories, and industrial biotechnology firms focused on antibiotic discovery and microbial physiology.

Application

• Antibiotic Mechanism Research: Used as a target enzyme in high-throughput screening assays to identify and characterize new antibacterial compounds that inhibit peptidoglycan synthesis.
• Biochemical Pathway Analysis: Employed in metabolic studies to understand the role of D-amino acids in bacterial cell wall construction and regulation.
• Enzyme Kinetics Studies: Serves as a model enzyme for investigating racemase reaction mechanisms, cofactor requirements (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), and inhibition kinetics.
• Diagnostic Reagent Component: Can be incorporated into enzymatic test kits for the specific detection or quantification of alanine isomers or related metabolites.
• Educational & Research Tool: Supplied to university laboratories for teaching advanced enzymology concepts and supporting graduate-level research projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Alanine Racemase
CAS No.	9024-06-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Alanine Racemase; L-Alanine Racemase; Alanine Epimerase; EC 5.1.1.1; Racemase, Alanine; (R)-Alanine Racemase; D-Alanine Racemase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Alanine Racemase is produced and controlled under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high specific activity, purity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing activity units, protein content, and purity are provided with every shipment to guarantee reproducible performance in your critical research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store frozen at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to reach room temperature before opening to minimize condensation and moisture uptake. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] units/mg protein
Protein Content (Bradford)	≥ [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ [Value] %
pH (in solution)	7.0 - 7.5
Endotoxin (LAL)	< [Value] EU/mg

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