Description

D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate 3-Epimerase is a crucial enzyme that catalyzes the interconversion of D-ribulose 5-phosphate and D-xylulose 5-phosphate, a key step in the pentose phosphate pathway. This reaction is fundamental to cellular metabolism, linking carbohydrate metabolism with nucleotide and amino acid biosynthesis. It is essential for research and development in biochemistry, metabolic engineering, and pharmaceutical development, particularly for studies involving carbohydrate metabolism and pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: A critical reagent for in vitro studies of the pentose phosphate pathway, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic flux analysis.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Used as a component in enzymatic assay kits for clinical diagnostics and research to measure related metabolites or enzyme activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and production stages for drugs targeting metabolic disorders or as a tool enzyme in synthetic biology platforms.
• Enzyme Engineering: Serves as a model enzyme for studies on epimerase mechanism, stability, and activity under various conditions.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Potential use in biocatalytic processes for the synthesis of rare sugars or sugar derivatives.
• Academic & Teaching Laboratories: Used in university settings for advanced biochemistry and molecular biology practical courses.

Basic Information

Product Name	D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate 3-Epimerase
CAS No.	9024-20-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Ribulose-phosphate 3-epimerase; RPE; D-Ribulose 5-phosphate 3-epimerase; Phosphoribulose epimerase; EC 5.1.3.1; Pentose-5-phosphate 3-epimerase; D-Ribulose-5-P 3-epimerase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our D-Ribulose-5-Phosphate 3-Epimerase is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each lot undergoes rigorous analysis to ensure high specific activity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (by SDS-PAGE or HPLC), specific activity, protein concentration, and stability data are provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

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 desiccator before opening to prevent moisture absorption. Aliquot into working portions after thawing to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] units/mg protein
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (Bradford)	Reported on COA
Stabilizers/Additives	May contain buffer salts (e.g., Tris, phosphate) or glycerol
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/μg (if applicable)

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