Properties
Description
It is an recombinant Bacteroides fragilis GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase (FKP) produced in E. coli. This product can be used to study the mode of action of the enzyme and its potential inhibitors, and can also be used as a glycoengineering tool to modify glycoproteins in vitro.
Purity
>95%, determined by SDS-PAGE.
Unit Definition
One unit will catalyze the formation of 1 μmol Fuc-1-P from L-Fuc and ATP per minute at 37°C.
Source
Bacteroides fragilis
Applications
Study the mode of action of the enzyme and its potential inhibitors and as a glycoengineering tool to modify glycoproteins in vitro.