Beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase (LgtB)

Names

[ CAS No. ]:
9054-94-8

[ Name ]:
Beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase (LgtB)

Biological Activity

[Description]:

Beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase LgtB (B4GALT1 LgtB) is often used in biochemical studies. Beta-1,4-Galactosyltransferase LgtB catalyzes the reaction involving UDP-galactose and N-acetylglucosamine for the production of galactose beta-1,4-N-acetylglucosamine[1].

[Related Catalog]:

Research Areas >> Metabolic Disease

[References]

[1]. Alavi A, et al. Evaluation of beta 1,4-galactosyltransferase in rheumatoid arthritis and its role in the glycosylation network associated with this disease. Glycoconj J. 1995 Jun;12(3):206-10.  

Chemical & Physical Properties

[ Appearance of Characters ]:
powder

[ Storage condition ]:
−20°C

Safety Information

[ Safety Phrases ]:
24/25-23

[ WGK Germany ]:
3

Related Compounds