GTP | 100mM, pH 7.4

Product name

GTP, Synonyms: Guanosine 5'-triphosphate, Sodium salt

Product description

Guanosine 5'-triphosphate (GTP) is a central component of energy storage and metabolism in vitro. The stock solution is used to study proteins like actin and myosin, which have a functional GTPase activity, activated by GTP.

Overview

Suited to supplement all buffers and solutions buffered at ~pH 7.4.

Form

Lyophilized, ready-to-use.

Quantity

Powder: 100mM GTP, 50mM Hepes titrated with NaOH to pH 7.4. Sterile filtered before freeze-drying. Add 1.0 ml ultrapure water, to obtain a fresh 100mM stock solution.

Formula

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation) C₁₀H₁₆N₅O₁₄P₃ ; Molecular Weight 551.14 of the free acid without buffercomponents

Purity

GTP ≥ 95 % (HPLC); 5% ADP. Ultrapure buffer reagents.

Storage instructions

GTP is stored at –20°C upon arrival. The product will be stable in performance for at least 1 year from the date of purchase. Solubilized GTP can be aliquoted and stored at -70°C for use within 3 months. Thawed aliquots should be used within 1 week. Avoid refreezing.   

Shipping conditions 

At ambient temperature. Upon delivery store at -20°C.

Remarks

For Use in Research only. Not for Use in Human or Veterinary Diagnostical or Therapeutical Applications.

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