Specific Activity: ~200 units/mg protein (At 25 °C with PEP as the substrate.)
UNSPSC Code: 12352204
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
Application:
Pyruvate Kinase (PK) has been used in the kinase assay.
General description:
ATP:pyruvate 2-O-phosphotransferase
Other Notes:
For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Quality:
Contaminants: <0.001% GK, <0.002% HK, “NADH oxidase”, and ATPase, each, <0.01% enolase, LDH, and myokinase, each.
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.
Specificity:
Specific activity: Approximately 200 U/mg at +25°C with PEP as the substrate.