Product Overview
α-Galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.22), also known as α-Galactosidase, is a glycoside hydrolase widely found in animals, plants, and microorganisms. It primarily hydrolyzes and degrades complex sugar molecules, including oligosaccharides, galactomannans, and galactolipids. It catalyzes various metabolic processes, including the breakdown of glycoproteins, glycolipids, and polysaccharides.
It has multiple applications in the food industry and pharmaceuticals: as a digestive aid, in biopharmaceuticals, food processing, etc.
Production Process
α-Galactosidase is produced via fermentation.
Application Scenarios
α-Galactosidase can also be used for carbohydrate synthesis. While glycosidic bond synthesis can be achieved using standard chemical methods, these methods often involve complex protection and deprotection steps. Enzymatic synthesis, due to enzyme stability and low cost, shows good prospects but has limitations in selectivity and yield.
α-Galactosidase is an exo-glycosidase used to improve and eliminate anti-nutritional factors in animal feed and soy products. Its excellent biocatalytic ability makes it highly promising in food, feed, and pharmaceutical industries.
In the paper industry, α-Galactosidase has some applications. Arabinoxylans and galactomannans are major hemicellulose components in softwood. α-Galactosidase can hydrolyze galactomannans in hemicelluloses, releasing α-galactose from their carbon chain. Although using α-Galactosidase alone does not affect the bleaching of paper during softwood pulp processing, combined use with xylanase and mannanase improves the bleaching effect.
Packaging and Storage
Storage Conditions: Keep sealed, protected from light, avoid high temperatures, and store in a dry, cool, well-ventilated area.
Packaging: Bulk in 25 kg cardboard drums; samples in 1 kg aluminum foil bags, or custom packaging as requested.
Shipping: Via courier or logistics; domestic courier delivery within three days, logistics within five days. Pricing generally includes domestic shipping costs.
Shelf Life: Two years
