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Sigma-Aldrich

Achromopeptidase from bacteria

lyophilized powder, ≥1,000 units/mg solid

Synonym(s):

ACP, Lysyl endopeptidase

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UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

bacterial (LYSOBACTER SP. BACTERIA M497-1)

Quality Level

200

form

lyophilized powder

specific activity

≥1,000 units/mg solid

mol wt

27 kDa

technique(s)

cell based assay: suitable

suitability

suitable for cell lysis

application(s)

diagnostic assay manufacturing

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

Achromopeptidase is useful for lysis of Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to lysozyme. Achromopeptidase, from Sigma, has been used for the isolation and molecular characterization of skin and soft-tissue bacterial infections.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Achromopeptidase is a lysyl endopeptidase that has a molecular weight of approximately 27 kDa. It works best between pH 8.5 -9. Approximately 500-1,500 μn/ml achromopetidase can be used to lyse cells at a density of OD600 = 0.6 over 2 hours at 37 °C.
Achromopeptidase is a lysyl endopeptidase with a MW of ~27 kDa. It is useful for lysis of Gram-positive bacteria that are resistant to lysozyme.
pH Optimum for activity: pH 8.5 - 9
Approximately 500-1,500 un/ml achromopetidase can be used to lyse cells at a density of OD600=0.6 over 2 hours at 37 °C.

Unit Definition

One unit will lyse 0.4 μg of Micrococcus lysodeikticus per minute by turbidimetric detection at 600 nm when suspended in buffer at pH 8.0 at 37 °C.

Physical form

crude powder

Pictograms

Health hazard
GHS08

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H334

Precautionary Statements

P261 - P342 + P311

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Georgios Chondrogiannis et al.
Scientific reports, 11(1), 6140-6140 (2021-03-19)
Enzymes are the cornerstone of modern biotechnology. Achromopeptidase (ACP) is a well-known enzyme that hydrolyzes a number of proteins, notably proteins on the surface of Gram-positive bacteria. It is therefore used for sample preparation in nucleic acid tests. However, ACP
Yuanyuan Hu et al.
World journal of microbiology & biotechnology, 32(1), 1-1 (2015-11-26)
Extracting DNA from Staphylococcus aureus cells is important for detecting MRSA by PCR. However, S. aureus cells are known to be difficult to disrupt due to their compact cell walls. Here, we systematically studied the efficiency of a highly active
Chelsey A Smith et al.
Lab on a chip, 23(3), 451-465 (2022-12-24)
Cervical cancer is a leading cause of cancer death for women in low-resource settings. The World Health Organization recommends that cervical cancer screening programs incorporate HPV DNA testing, but available tests are expensive, require laboratory infrastructure, and cannot be performed
Adebayo Shittu et al.
Journal of medical microbiology, 53(Pt 1), 51-55 (2003-12-10)
The isolation, molecular identification and genotyping of multiresistant Staphylococcus sciuri and Staphylococcus haemolyticus from skin and soft-tissue infections are reported. Accurate and full identification of three coagulase-negative staphylococcal isolates was achieved using PCR, while the API STAPH method failed to

Protocols

Enzymatic Assay of Achromopeptidase

To measure achromopeptidase activity, this procedure uses bacterial cells and a turbidimetric rate assay. Turbidity is measured at 600 nm using a spectrophotometer.

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