Pyruvate Kinase (PK)
ROCHE/10109045001 - from rabbit muscle
Synonym: PK
Product Type: Chemical
biological source | rabbit muscle |
form | solution |
manufacturer/tradename | Roche |
optimum pH | 7.0-7.5 |
packaging | pkg of 1 mL (10 mg) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
shipped in | dry ice |
specific activity | ~200 units/mg protein (At 25 °C with PEP as the substrate.) |
storage temp. | −20°C (−15°C to −25°C) |
Application: | Pyruvate Kinase (PK) has been used as a sample in ATPase Assays. |
Application: | Pyruvate Kinase (PK) has been used in the kinase assay. |
Biochem/physiol Actions: | Pyruvate kinase catalyzes the irreversible conversion of P-enolpyruvate and ADP to pyruvate and ATP with the utilization of a proton. The first step is the transfer of phosphate group from P-enolpyruvate to ADP with the formation of bound enolate of pyruvate and ATP. In the second step, a proton is added to enolate to generate the keto form of pyruvate. The enzyme also exhibits other activities, such as ATP- and bicarbonate-dependent ATPase, phosphorylation of fluoride and hydroxylamine, ATP-dependent phosphorylation of glycolate, and decarboxylation of oxaloacetate. |
General description: | Pyruvate kinase has a molar mass of 237,000 and exists as a tetramer. Each polypeptide chain of this tetramer has a molar mass of 57,200. The enzyme contains two identical catalytic particles called protomers. Each of these protomers contains two polypeptide chains. Each protomer contains one site each for Mn2+ and phosphoenolpyruvate. |
Other Notes: | For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |
Physical form: | Solution in 50% glycerol (v/v), pH approximately 6 |
Preparation Note: | Activator: PK requires Mg2+ (or Mn2+, Co2+) and K+ (or NH4+, Rb+) for full activity. |
Quality: | Contaminants: <0.001% GK, <0.002% HK, “NADH oxidase”, and ATPase, each, <0.01% enolase, LDH, and myokinase, each. |
Specificity: | Specific activity: Approximately 200 U/mg at +25°C with PEP as the substrate. |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
Flash Point(F) | No data available |
Flash Point(C) | No data available |
activity | specific activity: ~200 units/mg protein (At 25 °C with PEP as the substrate.) |
Storage Temp. | −20°C (−15°C to −25°C) |
Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 2.7.1.40 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
UNSPSC | 12352204 |