Pertussis toxin from Bordetella pertussis
- Cat#: ITI051816
- Cas: 70323-44-3
Product details
| Category | Reagents |
| Description | This product is not activated. If activation is required, see Kaslow, et al., for suggested conditions.
The lyophilized powder containing sodium chloride and sodium phosphate buffer salts |
| CAS No | 70323-44-3 |
| Size | 50ug |
| Molecular Weight | ~117 kDa |
| Appearance | Lyophilized powder |
| Source | Bordetella pertussis |
| Synonyms | PTX, Pertussigen, Histamine-sensitizing factor, Islet Activating Protein, IAP |
| Application | The toxin is released from B. pertussis in an inactive form. When the pertussis toxin B oligomer binds to the cell membrane, the S1 subunit of its A protomer becomes activated, perhaps through the action of glutathione and ATP. A protocol for activating pertussis toxin in vitro is given by Kaslow, et al. |
| Storage | Store it under sterile conditions at 2-8℃ |