Mutanolysin is an enzyme classified as a muramidase, primarily derived from the bacterium *Streptomyces globisporus*. It is known for its ability to hydrolyze the peptidoglycan layer of bacterial cell walls, making it particularly useful in microbiological studies and applications. The enzyme specifically cleaves the β-(1,4)-glycosidic bonds between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetylglucosamine, leading to the lysis of bacterial cells. Mutanolysin is often utilized in laboratory settings for the isolation of protoplasts from Gram-positive bacteria, facilitating studies on cell wall structure and function. It exhibits optimal activity under specific pH and temperature conditions, which can vary depending on the source and preparation of the enzyme. Additionally, Mutanolysin's specificity and efficiency make it a valuable tool in biochemistry and molecular biology, particularly in the context of antibiotic research and the development of antimicrobial agents. Its CAS number, 55466-22-3, is a unique identifier that aids in the cataloging and referencing of this enzyme in scientific literature and databases.

Mutanolysin

55466-22-3: Mutanolysin, Mutanolysin Aseptically Filled, Mutanolysin from Streptomyces globisporus ATCC21553, N-Acetylmuramidase, N-Acetylmuramidase, Streptomyces globisporus*Not in Japan*

A N-Acetyl Muramidase enzyme that cleaves N-acetylmuramyl-β(1-4)-N-acetylglucosamine linkage in peptidoglycan within the bacterial cell wall.

CAS 55466-22-3: Mutanolysin

Mutanolysin - lyophilized powder, >4000 units/mg

Ref: 3D-EM183212