Description

Oxalacetate Decarboxylase is a crucial enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylation of oxaloacetate to pyruvate and carbon dioxide. This reaction is fundamental to metabolic pathways, including gluconeogenesis and the citric acid cycle, making it an essential research tool for biochemical studies. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and academic research institutions investigating cellular metabolism, enzyme kinetics, and metabolic engineering.

Application

• Biochemical Research & Assay Development: Used as a key reagent in enzymatic assays to study metabolic flux, pathway regulation, and enzyme inhibition.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in target validation and screening for metabolic disorders, diabetes, and cancer research where pyruvate metabolism is implicated.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Serves as a component in diagnostic kits for clinical chemistry, measuring substrates or enzymes in related pathways.
• Metabolic Engineering: Applied in synthetic biology and industrial biotechnology for optimizing microbial production platforms.
• Academic & Educational Use: A standard tool for teaching advanced biochemistry and enzymology principles in university laboratories.
• Food & Beverage Analysis: Potential use in analytical methods for determining specific organic acids or enzymatic activity in food products.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Oxalacetate Decarboxylase
CAS No.	9024-98-0
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Oxaloacetate Decarboxylase; OAD; Oxalacetic Decarboxylase; Oxaloacetate Carboxy-Lyase; EC 4.1.1.3; Ketosuccinate Decarboxylase; Oxalacetate Carboxy-Lyase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxalacetate Decarboxylase is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analysis to ensure high specific activity, purity, and stability. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, protein content, and specific activity are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Protein Content (Biuret)	>90%
Specific Activity	>XX units/mg protein
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	<5.0%

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