Lysostaphin is a glycylglycine endopeptidase. It is an important antibacterial enzyme.
Synonyms: Glycyl-glycine Endopeptidase
MDL Number: MFCD00131556
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Lysostaphin is a zinc endopeptidase with a molecular weight of approximately 25 kDa. Because lysostaphin cleaves the polyglycine cross-links in the peptidoglycan layer of the cell wall of Staphylococcus species it has been found useful for cell lysis and also as a potential anti-microbial therapeutic. pH Optimum for activity: ~7.5