ZymolyaseYeast lytic enzymeSpecifications:Form: Lyophilized powderSource: Arthrobacter luteusActivity: 20U/mgEssential enzyme : β-1, 3-glucan laminaripentahydrolaseOther enzyme activities contained : β-1,3-glucanase (~1.5 x106U/mg), Protease (~1.0x104U/mg), Mannanase (1.0x106U/mg), trace amounts of amylase, xylanase, phosphataseDNAse, RNAse not detectedoptimum pH: • 7.5 (@ 35°C) for cell wall lysis • 6.5 (@ 45°C) for hydrolysis of yeast glucanStable pH: 5-10Activators: SH compounds such as cysteine, β-mercacaptoethanol or DithiothreitolStability: Stable for one year at 4°CHeat stability: The lytic activity is lost on incubation at 60°C for 5 minutesUnit definition: One lytic unit is defined as catalyzing a 10% decrease in OD800 at 30°C in 30 minutes