Tryptophan synthase is an enzyme that catalyzes the final two steps in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. It is commonly found in Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, but is absent from animals such as humans. Tryptophan synthase typically exists as an α-ββ-α complex.The alpha subunit is responsible for the aldol cleavage of indoleglycerol phosphate to indole and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate: L-serine + 1-C-(indol-3-yl)glycerol 3-phosphate = L-tryptophan + D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate + H2O.The beta subunits catalyze the irreversible condensation of indole and serine to form tryptophan in a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) dependent reaction. Their assembly into a complex leads to structural changes in both subunits resulting in reciprocal activation.
Pack Size | Availability | Price/USD | Quantity |
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10 μg | 5 days | $ 129.00 | |
50 μg | 5 days | $ 390.00 | |
500 μg | 5 days | $ 1,900.00 | |
1 mg | 5 days | $ 2,730.00 |
Description | Tryptophan synthase is an enzyme that catalyzes the final two steps in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. It is commonly found in Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, but is absent from animals such as humans. Tryptophan synthase typically exists as an α-ββ-α complex.The alpha subunit is responsible for the aldol cleavage of indoleglycerol phosphate to indole and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate: L-serine + 1-C-(indol-3-yl)glycerol 3-phosphate = L-tryptophan + D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate + H2O.The beta subunits catalyze the irreversible condensation of indole and serine to form tryptophan in a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) dependent reaction. Their assembly into a complex leads to structural changes in both subunits resulting in reciprocal activation. |
Species | E.coli |
Expression System | E. coli |
Tag | None |
Accession Number | P0A877 |
Synonyms | Tryptophan synthase α chain, trpA, Tryptophan synthase alpha chain |
Amino Acid | Met1-Ser268 |
Construction | Recombinant E.coli Tryptophan Synthase Alpha Chain is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Met1-Ser268 is expressed. |
Protein Purity | Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. (QC verified) |
Molecular Weight | 27 KDa, reducing conditions |
Endotoxin | Less than 0.1 ng/µg (1 EU/µg) as determined by LAL test. |
Formulation | Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4. |
Stability & Storage |
Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 6 months after receipt. Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 3 months under sterile conditions after opening. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles. |
Shipping |
The product is shipped on dry ice/polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below. |
Research Background | Tryptophan synthase is an enzyme that catalyzes the final two steps in the biosynthesis of tryptophan. It is commonly found in Eubacteria, Archaebacteria, Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, but is absent from animals such as humans. Tryptophan synthase typically exists as an α-ββ-α complex.The alpha subunit is responsible for the aldol cleavage of indoleglycerol phosphate to indole and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate: L-serine + 1-C-(indol-3-yl)glycerol 3-phosphate = L-tryptophan + D-glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate + H2O.The beta subunits catalyze the irreversible condensation of indole and serine to form tryptophan in a pyridoxal phosphate (PLP) dependent reaction. Their assembly into a complex leads to structural changes in both subunits resulting in reciprocal activation. |
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