β-Lactamase Blend
SIGMA/L7920 - recombinant, expressed in E. coli
Synonym: Carbapenemase; Cephalosprinase
Product Type: Chemical
| form | lyophilized powder |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| recombinant | expressed in E. coli |
| sterility | γ-irradiated |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | β-Lactamases exhibit high carbapenemase activity. β-lactamases can destroy the β-lactam ring. True carbapenemases has the ability to hydrolyse several β-lactam ring containing carbapenems like meropenem, doripenem, imipenem and ertapenem. |
| General description: | No detectable growth in tryptone soy broth at 30-35 °C for 14 days |
| Other Notes: | 600-1500 IU beta-lactamase I per vial 60-150 IU beta-lactamase II per vial |
| Other Notes: | One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole substrate per min (βI: benzylpenicillin; βII: cephalosporin C) in phosphate buffer, pH 7.0 at 25°C. |
| Physical form: | Lyophilized powder containing sodium chloride, potassium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate and sorbitol. |
| Symbol | GHS08 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H317 - H334 |
| Precautionary statements | P261 - P272 - P280 - P284 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| Enzyme Commission (EC) Number | 3.5.2.6 ( BRENDA ![]() ![]() |
| UNSPSC | 12352204 |


