Description

Cytochrome C-551.5 is a highly purified heme protein derived from microbial sources, serving as a critical electron transfer agent in biochemical pathways. Its consistent quality and high purity make it an essential reagent for research and development in life sciences, ensuring reliable and reproducible experimental results. This product is primarily utilized by biotech and pharmaceutical companies, academic research institutions, and diagnostic manufacturers for applications in enzymology, metabolic studies, and as a standard in analytical biochemistry.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a standard and reagent in studies of electron transport chains and mitochondrial function.
• Enzyme Activity Assays: Serves as a substrate or cofactor in enzymatic reactions for activity determination and kinetic studies.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated as a key component in clinical diagnostic kits for measuring specific enzymatic activities.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery research targeting cellular respiration and energy metabolism pathways.
• Metabolic Pathway Analysis: Utilized in vitro to model and investigate specific segments of metabolic processes.
• Educational & Teaching Tools: Provides a stable and well-characterized protein for laboratory demonstrations in university settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cytochrome C-551.5
CAS No.	9062-33-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	~12,000 Da (Approx.)
Synonyms	Cytochrome C551.5; Cytochrome C (Pseudomonas); Cytochrome C-551.5 (from Pseudomonas aeruginosa); Bacterial Cytochrome C; Ferrocytochrome C-551.5; Ferricytochrome C-551.5; Heme Protein C-551.5; Electron Transfer Protein C-551.5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cytochrome C-551.5 is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing key parameters such as purity (assay), spectral characteristics (A550/A280 ratio), and microbiological quality. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines for biological reagents to support your critical work in life sciences.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Dark red to brown powder
Identification (UV-Vis)	Conforms to standard spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Assay (Cytochrome C Content)	≥ 90%
Spectral Purity Ratio (A550/A280)	≥ 4.0
Solubility	Soluble in water, phosphate buffer
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0 %
Biological Activity	Contact for details

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