Native Stapylococcus aureus nuclease. Cleaves RNA and DNA to produce oligo- and mononucleotides with terminal 3′-phosphate groups. Also used to convert standard rabbit reticulocyte cell-free extracts (lysate) into mRNA-dependent protein synthesis systems. Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.
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Product information
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Form
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Lyophilized off-white solid
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Molar mass
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16800
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Hygrocopic
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Yes
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Specific activity
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≥15,000 units/mg protein
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Unit definition
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One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will release a sufficient amount of acid-soluble oligonucleotides to produce an absorbance increase of 1 at 260 nm in 30 min at 37°C.
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Solubility
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Aqueous Buffers
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EC number
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3.1.31.1
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CAS number
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9013-53-0
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Store and ship information
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Storage
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+2°C to +8°C
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Ship
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Ambient Temperature Only
Standard Handling
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