Protease-Inhibitor-Mix III for bacterial extracts

Overview:Proteinase K is a robust and versatile serine protease used extensively in molecular biology for the digestion of proteins in nucleic acid preparations. This solution, at a concentration of 20 mg/mL, is ideal for a wide range of applications including the preparation of DNA and RNA samples. The PCR grade quality ensures that the enzyme is free from contaminants that could interfere with downstream applications, making it highly suitable for sensitive techniques such as PCR.Product Details:ready-to-useConcentration: 20 mg/mLactive over a wide range of reaction conditionsAn elevation of the reaction temperature from 37°C to 50 - 60°C may increase the activity several timesQuality: PCR grade, ensuring high purity and no interference with PCR reactions.Applications: Suitable for DNA and RNA extractionRemoval of protein contaminantsPreparation of samples for various molecular biology techniques.Benefits:High Purity: The PCR grade quality guarantees minimal contamination, ensuring reliable results in sensitive applications. Versatility: Ideal for various molecular biology procedures, including sample preparation for PCR.Convenience: Ready-to-use solution at an optimal concentration for ease of use. Notes:The recommended working concentration of Proteinase K is 0.05 to 1 mg/mL. The activity of the enzyme is stimulated by 0.2 to 1% SDS and also by 1 to 4M ureaCa2+ protects Proteinase K against autolysis and increases the thermal stabilityStable over a wide pH range: 4.0 to 12.5, optimum pH 7.5 to 8.0Activity optimum: 50°C to 55°CRapid denaturation of enzyme occurs at temperatures above 65°CFeatures:No detected exonuclease, endonuclease or RNase activitySpecific activity: >40 units/mg protein Activity: ≥30 units/mg lyophilizateSolubility: ≥20 mg/mLDNA content ≤10 pg/mgShipping conditions: Shipment on wet iceInhibitors of proteinase KWhich substances can inhibit proteinase K? Proteinase K can be inhibited by a variety of substances. These include ‘denaturing substances’, detergents and proteinase inhibitors. Sensitivity to inhibitors depends pretty much on the specific application (exact pH, concentration, temperature). Inhibitors frequently used in biochemistry and molecular biology are:SDS: High concentrations of SDS can denature and inactivate proteinase K.EDTA: EDTA is a chelating agent that can bind to metal ions that are essential for proteinase K activity.Urea: High concentrations of urea can denature and thereby inactivate proteinase K.Detergents: Some detergents, such as Triton X-100 or Tween® 20, can inhibit proteinase K, especially when the detergents are present in high concentrations.Protease inhibitors: Protease inhibitors, such as phenylmethylsulfonyl fluoride (PMSF), can irreversibly inhibit proteinase K.Chaotropic salts: Depending on the DNA extraction protocol, the presence of chaotropic salts or detergents may increase proteinase K activity. However, the same reagents may also inhibit proteinase K activity.Proteinase K can be obtained from Genaxxon as Powder (M3036) > or as 20mg/mL Solution (M3037) >.Produced by Genaxxon bioscience GmbH, founded in 2002 by Dr. Norbert Tröndle to provide reliable products for PCR and custom cell culture media formulations, the Proteinase K Solution 20 mg/mL offers a dependable and efficient solution for your molecular biology needs. Achieve consistent, high-quality results with an enzyme designed specifically for your requirements.