Beta-Hexosaminidase B (HEXB)

Hexosaminidase B is the beta subunit of the lysosomal enzyme beta-hexosaminidase that, together with the cofactor GM2 activator protein, catalyzes the degradation of the ganglioside GM2, and other molecules containing terminal N-acetyl hexosamines.

Product Specifications

Product Name Alternative

Beta-hexosaminidase subunit beta, N-Acetyl-β-glucosaminidase (NAG), chitobiase, NAG, Beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase subunit beta, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase subunit beta, Cervical cancer proto-oncogene 7 protein, Hexosaminidase subunit B, HCC-7, HEXB, β-Hexosaminidase, β-Hex B, Hex B

Expression System

Mammalian

Nature

Recombinant

Applications

Beta-Hexosaminidase B can release all types of GlcNAc (β1-x) units, including the bisecting GlcNAc structure in N-linked glycans.

Stability

Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles.Store at 2 to 8 °C for one week .Store at -20 to -80 °C for twelve months from the date of receipt.