| Cat# | BDE-005 |
| Description | Cystathionine β-synthase (CBS) is a cytoplasmic homotetramer (63 kDa subunits) and a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)-dependent enzyme that condenses serine and homocysteine (Hcy) to form cystathionine. |
| Applications | Used in homocysteine enzymatic assay kits to achieve precise measurement of biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease. |
| CAS No. | 9023-99-8 |
| Enzyme Commission Number | EC 4.2.1.22 |
| Form | Yellowish amorphous powder, lyophilized |
| Source | Microorganism |
| Activity | ≥ 5 U/mg-solid; ≥ 13.3 U/mg-protein |
| Unit Definition | One unit causes is defined as the amount of enzyme that catalyzes the formation of one micromole of L-cystathionine per min at pH 8.0 at 37°C. |
| Molecular Weight | 43 kDa (SDS-PAGE) |
| Storage | Aliquot and store at ≤ -20 °C. |
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