Description

Gelatinase CAS NO 9040-48-6 is a proteolytic enzyme complex specifically engineered to hydrolyze gelatin and collagen substrates. This product is critical for processes requiring the controlled breakdown of protein structures, offering high specificity and consistent activity. It is an essential reagent for research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology sectors.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used in cell culture and tissue engineering for the dissociation of cells from extracellular matrices.
• Diagnostic Reagent Production: Acts as a key component in the manufacturing of culture media and diagnostic kits.
• Pharmaceutical Processing: Employed in the downstream processing of biological products and vaccine development.
• Food Science & Technology: Utilized in protein hydrolysis studies and the development of flavor enhancers.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Applied in enzymatic processes for waste treatment and the recovery of by-products from animal processing.

Basic Information

Product Name	Gelatinase
CAS No.	9040-48-6
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme Complex)
Molecular Weight	Variable
Synonyms	Bacterial Collagenase; Clostridium Histolyticum Collagenase; Microbial Gelatinase; Collagenase Type I; Collagenase Type II; Protease, Gelatin-Specific; Gelatin Digesting Enzyme; Achromobacter iophagus Collagenase
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Gelatinase is produced and tested under a rigorous quality management system. Each batch is characterized for specific activity, purity, and absence of undesirable contaminant activities to ensure performance consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting assay results, sterility (where applicable), and stability are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term stability, consider storage at -20°C under desiccant.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] units/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	Reported on COA
pH (in solution)	6.0 - 7.5
Endotoxin (LAL)	< 0.1 EU/µg (for research grades)
Sterility (Microbial)	Conforms (for sterile grades)

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