Description

Lactose Permease is a membrane transport protein integral to the study of cellular biochemistry and molecular biology. This specialized protein facilitates the co-transport of lactose and protons across cell membranes, serving as a critical model system for understanding active transport mechanisms. It is primarily utilized by research institutions, pharmaceutical R&D departments, and biotechnology companies engaged in membrane protein research, metabolic pathway analysis, and drug discovery targeting transport proteins.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Fundamental studies on membrane transport mechanisms, protein structure-function relationships, and active transport kinetics.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Used as a model protein in screening assays for compounds that may modulate membrane transport activity, relevant to drug discovery.
• Educational Purposes: Serves as a standard teaching tool in advanced university courses for biochemistry and molecular biology to demonstrate transport protein function.
• Enzyme & Protein Engineering: A substrate for research into protein stability, reconstitution into artificial membranes (proteoliposomes), and mutagenesis studies.
• Diagnostic Kit Development: Potential component in research-grade diagnostic assays designed to study lactose metabolism or related cellular processes.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Lactose Permease
CAS No.	9068-45-5
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	LacY Protein; Lactose Carrier Protein; β-galactoside permease; Galactoside permease; MFS transporter LacY; Lactose/H+ symporter; Membrane transport protein LacY; TDG transporter
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Lactose Permease is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure biological activity and purity for research applications. Each batch is subjected to rigorous analytical testing. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, activity, and other relevant parameters is provided to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below in a non-frost-free freezer. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Identification (Functional Assay)	Conforms
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Biological Activity	Defined units/mg
Protein Concentration	As per COA
Buffer Composition	Specified on COA
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.