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α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A
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Product Introduction

α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A is a broad specificity sialidase, which cleaves linear and branched non-reducing terminal sialic acid residues from glycoproteins, glycopeptides, and oligosaccharides. It can be used for glycan analysis and characterization and intact glycoprotein remodeling, in vitro and in vivo.

  • Recombinant enzyme with no detectable endoglycosidase or other exoglycosidases contaminating activities
  • Acts on both Neu5Ac and Neu5Gc
  • Double digest with other exoglycosidases and endoglycosidases
  • Tolerant of moderate levels (0.5-1.0%) of detergents
  • ≥95% purity, as determined by SDS-PAGE and intact ESI-MS
  • Optimal activity and stability for up to 24 months
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Catalog # Size Concentration
P0722S 800 units 20000 units/ml
P0722L 4000 units 20000 units/ml

Product Information

Description


 
Neuraminidase is the common name for Acetyl-neuraminyl hydrolase (Sialidase). α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A catalyzes the hydrolysis of all linear and branched non-reducing terminal sialic acid residues from glycoproteins and oligosaccharides. The enzyme releases α2-3 and α2-6 linkages at a slightly higher rate than α2-8 and α2-9 linkages.

Specificity


Detailed Specificity
α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A will cleave branched sialic acid residues that are linked to an internal residue. This oligosaccharide from fetuin is an example of a side-branch sialic acid residue that can efficiently be cleaved (1).


Product Source

Cloned from Arthrobacter ureafaciens and expressed in E. coli.
This product is related to the following categories:
Exoglycosidases,
Proteome Analysis,
This product can be used in the following applications:
Expression Systems,
Glycan Sequencing,
Proteomics,
Recombinant Glycoprotein Expression,
Glycoprotein Analysis

Reagents Supplied

Reagents Supplied

The following reagents are supplied with this product:

NEB # Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
  • NEB # Stored at (°C)
    P0722S -20
    Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
    α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A P0722SVIAL -20 1 x 0.04 ml 20,000 units/ml
    GlycoBuffer 1 B1727SVIAL -20 1 x 1 ml 10 X
  • NEB # Stored at (°C)
    P0722L -20
    Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
    α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A P0722LVIAL -20 1 x 0.2 ml 20,000 units/ml
    GlycoBuffer 1 B1727SVIAL -20 1 x 1 ml 10 X

Properties & Usage

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme required to cleave > 95% of the terminal α-Neu5Ac from 1 nmol Neu5Acα2-3Galβ1- 3GlcNAcβ1-3Galβ1-4Glc-AMC, in 1 hour at 37°C in a total reaction volume of 10 μl.

Reaction Conditions

1X GlycoBuffer 1
Incubate at 37°C

1X GlycoBuffer 1
5 mM CaCl2
50 mM sodium acetate
(pH 5.5 @ 25°C)

Storage Buffer

50 mM NaCl
20 mM Tris-HCl
1 mM EDTA
pH 7.5 @ 25°C

Heat Inactivation

65°C for 10 minutes

Molecular Weight

Apparent: 100 kDa

Specific Activity

316,000 units/mg

Unit Assay Conditions

Two fold dilutions of α2- 3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A are incubated with 1 nmol AMC-labeled substrate and 1X GlycoBuffer 1 in a 10 μl reaction. The reaction mix is incubated at 37°C for 1 hour. Separation of reaction products are visualized via thin layer chromatography (2).

Product Notes

  1. Reactions may be scaled-up linearly to accommodate larger reaction volumes.
  2. The amount of exoglycosidase enzyme required varies when different substrates are used. Start with 1–2 μl for 1 μg of glycoprotein or 100 nM of oligosaccharide for one hour in a 10–25 μl reaction. If there is still undigested material, let the reaction go overnight.
  3. Higher concentrations of enzyme as well as longer incubation times may be necessary for cleavage of branched structures.

References

  1. Iwamori, M., Ohta, Y., Uchida, Y. and Tsukada, Y. (1997). Glycocon. J. 1, 67-73.
  2. Wong-Madden, S. T. and Landry, D. (1995). Glycobiology. 5, 19-28.

Tools & Resources

Web Tools

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs

  1. What is the difference between the four Neuraminidase enzymes sold by NEB: α2-3,6,8 Neuraminidase, α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A, α2-3 Neuraminidase and α2-3 Neuraminidase S?
  2. What is a good positive control for α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A?
  3. Can I use α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A in a double digest with other exoglycosidases and/or endoglycosidases?
  4. Can I use α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A in a double digest with Endo H/Hf, O-Glycosidase or PNGase F?
  5. Does this enzyme require denaturing conditions to act on glycoproteins?
  6. What is a good method to re-purify a glycan or glycopeptide after exoglycosidase treatment?
  7. Do detergents inhibit glycosidases?
  8. What are Glycosidases and their uses?
  9. Do the NEB Neuraminidase enzymes cleave both N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) and N-glycolylneuraminic acid (Neu5Gc) residues?
  10. Is it necessary to treat my glycoprotein concomitantly with Neuraminidase and O-Glycosidase?
  11. How much exoglycosidase should be used?

Tech Tips

  • Don’t forget to include Neuraminidase in a digestion with O-Glycosidase. 
  • f you are trying to cleave an oligosaccharide with a branched sialic acid residue you will want to use α2-3,6,8,9 Neuraminidase A

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Safety DataSheets

The following is a list of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) that apply to this product to help you use it safely.

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