Bacterial

Cat. No.

A13950

CAS No.

160369-85-7

X-Neu5Ac sodium

Synonyms: X-NeuNAc

X-Neu5Ac sodium is a neuraminidase substrate that facilitates the chromogenic assay of neuraminidase activity in bacterial expression systems. This compound has a Km value of 0.89 mM for neuraminidase, making it an effective tool for studying neuraminidase function and inhibition. Its use in research applications provides insights into bacterial mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets for bacterial infections.

Cat. No.

A44561

CAS No.

129572-48-1

X-GalNAc

X-GalNAc is a chromogenic substrate that specifically targets N-acetyl-β-galactosidase. This reagent is utilized in molecular biology to detect the presence of cloned DNA inserts in bacterial colonies cultured on agar plates. The enzymatic hydrolysis of X-GalNAc results in a distinct color change, facilitating easy identification of recombinant bacterial clones in various genetic research applications.

Cat. No.

A48916

CAS No.

58471-53-7

Di-aspartic acid

Di-aspartic acid (Aspartylaspartate) serves as a growth substrate for several bacterial species, including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia, Prevotella nigrescens, and Fusobacterium nucleatum. Its ability to support the growth of these bacteria makes it a valuable tool in microbiological research, particularly in studies related to periodontal disease and oral microbiome dynamics.

Cat. No.

A49622

CAS No.

41952-52-7

Cefcanel

Cefcanel is an orally active cephalosporin antibiotic targeting bacterial cell wall synthesis. It exhibits effective antibacterial activity against methicillin-susceptible strains of Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis, as well as Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella catarrhalis. Cefcanel serves as a substrate for hydrolysis by various beta-lactamases, including TEM-1, TEM-3, and Moraxella Bro-1, making it a valuable tool for research on antibiotic resistance mechanisms and bacterial susceptibility testing.