Description
Cytohelicase from Helix pomatia Research Use Only
Cytohelicase from Helix pomatia is a biotechnology-grade enzyme preparation supplied as a 50 mg lyophilized powder for research applications involving cell wall digestion, cytological preparation, glucan degradation, and biochemical assay development. This enzyme preparation is described as having predominantly 1,3–D-glucanase activity, making it useful in workflows where controlled enzymatic treatment of glucan-containing biological material is required. It is especially relevant to laboratories working in cell biology, plant cytology, fungal research, microscopy sample preparation, and enzyme-based analytical methods.
| Catalog number: | B2010462 |
| Lot number: | Batch Dependent |
| Expiration Date: | Batch dependent |
| Amount: | 50 mg |
| Molecular Weight or Concentration: | N/A |
| Supplied as: | Lyophilized Powder |
| Appearance: | Powder |
| Applications: | Cytohelicase assays, glucan digestion workflows, and other cell biology and biochemical applications |
| Storage: | 2-8C |
| Keywords: | Helicase; CYTOHELICASE; Snail helicase; Helicase (Helix pomatia); cyto_helicase from helix pomatia; Cytohelicase from Helix pomatia lyophilized powder |
| Grade: | Biotechnology grade. All solid components are highly pure (minimum 95%). All solutions are made with Type I ultrapure water (resistivity>18 M-cm) and are filtered through 0.22 um. |
Scientific Overview
Cytohelicase preparations derived from Helix pomatia have historically been used in research workflows where controlled enzymatic digestion of structural carbohydrate components is required. Because this material is described as having primarily 1,3–D-glucanase activity, it is relevant to applications involving glucan-containing matrices, cellular release workflows, and biological sample preparation.
In laboratory settings, enzymes with glucanase activity are commonly useful for cell wall softening or digestion, microscopy sample preparation, cytological analysis, and experimental workflows requiring selective carbohydrate degradation. This type of reagent may also support assay development involving enzymatic breakdown of -glucan-rich structures or controlled treatment of plant- or fungal-associated material.
Applications
- 1,3–D-glucanase-related enzymatic workflows
- Cell wall digestion and sample preparation studies
- Cytological and microscopy preparation protocols
- Plant and fungal biology research applications
- Biochemical assay development involving glucan substrates
Usage & Handling Guidance
Store at 2-8C as specified. Reconstitute in an appropriate buffer depending on the intended enzymatic assay or biological sample treatment workflow. Researchers should optimize working concentration, incubation time, pH, and substrate conditions according to the target sample and desired digestion performance.
- Preparation: Reconstitute in a suitable buffer appropriate for the intended enzyme workflow
- Handling: Use clean laboratory technique to preserve enzyme integrity and reduce contamination risk
- Optimization: Adjust concentration and incubation conditions based on substrate and digestion goals
- Workflow note: Validate activity and compatibility within the intended experimental system
What You Get
- 50 mg of Cytohelicase from Helix pomatia
- Lyophilized enzyme preparation for flexible laboratory use
- Biotechnology-grade material for glucan digestion and cytology workflows
- Suitable for biochemical and sample preparation applications
- For research use only (RUO)
Why Researchers Choose It
- Useful for workflows involving 1,3–D-glucanase activity
- Supports cytological preparation and carbohydrate digestion studies
- Relevant to plant, fungal, and cell biology research
- Lyophilized format enables flexible reconstitution and use
- Applicable to enzyme-based assay development and sample treatment workflows
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What is Cytohelicase from Helix pomatia used for?
It is commonly used in enzymatic workflows involving glucan digestion, cell wall treatment, cytological preparation, and related biochemical research applications. - What enzymatic activity is associated with this product?
According to the supplied product information, this preparation has predominantly 1,3–D-glucanase activity. - What types of research workflows can this enzyme support?
It may be useful in cell biology, plant or fungal research, microscopy preparation, and assay development involving glucan-containing substrates or biological material. - How should this product be prepared for use?
It should be reconstituted in an appropriate laboratory buffer and optimized according to the intended substrate, incubation conditions, and assay workflow. - Is this product intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use?
No. This product is supplied strictly for Research Use Only (RUO) and is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
This product is for Research Use Only (RUO). It is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.
References
- de Jong JH, van Eden J. The effect of bovine serum albumin and cyto_helicase on surface-spread synaptonemal complexes of rye (Secale cereale). Stain Technol. 1988 Jul;63(4):213-20.
