Cellulase (Onozuka R-10) is a multi-component enzyme system derived from Trichoderma viride and contains cellulase, alpha-amylase, hemicellulase, pectinase and protease activities. It is often used in the isolation of plant protoplasts in combination with other enzymes.
Unit Definition of Activity:
One unit of Cellulase will liberate 1.0 micromole of glucose form carboxymethyl cellulose per minute at 40 degrees C, pH 4.5; glucose determined with alkaline copper reagent (3).
Major Enzyme Activity:
Cellulase: 1.0 U/mg
Extraneous Enzyme Activities:
Pectinase: 0.4U/mg
Hemicellulase: 1.0U/mg
alpha-Amylase: 0.6U/mg
Protease: 0.01U/mg
Optimum pH range:
4-5
Solubility:
Soluble in water (10mg/ml)
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at 4 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at 4 degrees C.