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Aminopeptidase Test Strips

suitable for agriculture, clinical testing, environmental, food and beverages, pharmaceutical, microbiology and specific enzyme detection

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UNSPSC Code:
41171621
NACRES:
NA.85

product name

Aminopeptidase Test, suitable for microbiology

product line

BioChemika

Quality Level

shelf life

limited shelf life, expiry date on the label

technique(s)

microbe id | specific enzyme detection: suitable

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria

application(s)

agriculture
clinical testing
environmental
food and beverages
pharmaceutical

microbiology

storage temp.

2-8°C

suitability

bacteria

General description

Aminopeptidase Test is used for the detection of L-alanine-aminopeptidase in microorganisms. L-Alanine aminopeptidase is an enzyme localized in the bacterial cell wall which cleaves N-terminal L-alanine from various peptides. It is found almost exclusively in Gram-negative microorganisms. Studied Gram-positive or Gram-variable microorganisms show no or very weak activity. The aminopeptidase test is a reliable method for determining the Gram behavior and differentiating Gram-positive from Gram-negative bacteria. It does not replace Gram-staining, as it cannot show morphology.

Application

Aminopeptidase Test has been used to perform a Gram analysis of bacteria isolated from Scleroderma citrinum mycorrhizae, the mycorrhizosphere and bulk soil.
For the detection of L-alanine-aminopeptidase in microorganisms.
L-Alanine aminopeptidase is an enzyme localized in the bacterial cell wall which cleaves N-terminal L-alanine from various peptides. It is found almost exclusively in Gram-negative microorganisms. Studied Gram-positive or Gram-variable microorganisms show no or very weak activity. The aminopeptidase test is a reliable method for determining the Gram behavior. It does not replace Gram-staining, as it cannot show morphology.

Components

50 Test Strips (the reaction zone of each strip contains 0.5 μmol L-alanine-4-nitroanilide and buffering agents)

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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