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α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase
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Product Introduction

α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase is a broad specificity exoglycosidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal, non-reducing α1-2, α1-3 and α1-6 linked mannose residues from oligosaccharides.
• Recombinant enzyme with no detectable endoglycosidase or other exoglycosidase contaminating activities
• Glycerol -free for optimal performance in HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis
• ≥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
P0768S 80 units 2000 units/ml
P0768L 400 units 2000 units/ml

Product Information

Description

α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase, cloned from Jack Bean, and also known as JBM, is a broad specificity exoglycosidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal α1-2, α1-3 and α1-6 linked mannose residues from oligosaccharides. α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase has a slight preference for α1-2 mannose residues over α1-3 and α1-6 mannose residues.

Substrate Specificity

Product Source

Cloned from Canavalia ensiformis (Jack Bean) and expressed in Pichia pastoris.
This product is related to the following categories:
Exoglycosidases,
Proteome Analysis,
This product can be used in the following applications:
Glycan Sequencing,
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)
    P0768S -20
    Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
    α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase P0768SVIAL -20 1 x 0.04 ml 2,000 units/ml
    GlycoBuffer 4 B1703SVIAL -20 1 x 1 ml 10 X
    Zinc B0768SVIAL -20 1 x 1 ml 10 X
  • NEB # Stored at (°C)
    P0768L -20
    Component Name Component # Stored at (°C) Amount Concentration
    α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase P0768LVIAL -20 1 x 0.2 ml 2,000 units/ml
    GlycoBuffer 4 B1703SVIAL -20 1 x 1 ml 10 X
    Zinc B0768SVIAL -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 mannose from 1 nmol of Man(α1,3)-Man(β1,4)-GlcNAc-7-amino-4-methyl-coumarin (AMC), in 1 hour at 37°C in a total reaction volume of 10 µl.

Reaction Conditions

1X GlycoBuffer 4
Supplement with 1X Zinc
Incubate at 37°C

1X GlycoBuffer 4
50 mM sodium acetate
(pH 4.5 @ 25°C)

Storage Buffer

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

Heat Inactivation

95°C for 10 minutes

Molecular Weight

Theoretical: 110 kDa

Unit Assay Conditions

Two fold dilutions of α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase are incubated with 1 nmol AMC-labeled substrate, 1X GlycoBuffer 4 and 1X Zinc 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 (1).

Product Notes

  1. α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase is a glycosylated protein. The theoretical molecular weight is 110 kDa, with two subunits at 66 kDa and 44 kDa (2).
  2. The optimal pH for α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase is 4.5. Enzyme activity is enhanced by the presence of 2 mM Zn2+ in the reaction.
  3. In order to achieve complete removal of all non-reducing terminalα-linked mannose residues, it may be necessary to use an increasedenzyme concentration as well as an overnight incubation time (18 hours).
  4. To achieve complete removal of α1-6 mannose residues from a complexsubstrate, a sequential digest using α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase followed byα1-6 Mannosidase (NEB #P0727) may be necessary. 
  5. Reactions may be scaled-up linearly to accommodate larger reaction volumes.
  6. The amount of exoglycosidase enzyme required varies when differentsubstrates are used. Start with 1-2 μl for 1 μg of glycoprotein or 100nM of oligosaccharide for one hour in a 10-25 μl reaction. If there isstill undigested material, let the reaction go overnight.

References

  1. Wong-Madden, S.T. and Landry, D. (1995). Glycobiology. 5, 19-28.
  2. Kumar, S.N. et al (2014). Glycobiology. 24, 252-261.

Tools & Resources

Web Tools

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs

  1. What is the difference between α1-2,3 Mannosidase, α1-6 Mannosidase and α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase? 
  2. Can α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase (JBM) be a substrate itself for mannosidase activity?
  3. What is a good positive control for α1-2,3 Mannosidase?
  4. When digesting complex substrates that include α1-6 Mannose residue, can additional mannose enzymes be used in combination with α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase?
  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. How much exoglycosidase should be used?
  8. Do detergents inhibit glycosidases?
  9. What are Glycosidases and their uses?

Tech Tips

Repeated freeze/thaw cycles may reduce activity. Recommended storage temperature is -20°C.

The optimal pH for α1-2,3,6 Mannosidase is 4.5. This differs from the majority of exoglycosidases, which have an optimal pH at 5.5.

Enzyme activity is enhanced by the presence of 2 mM Zn2+ in the reaction.

Using 1-2 µl is a good starting point for a 1 hr incubation of 1 µg of glycoprotein or 100 nM of oligosaccharide.

Quality, Safety & Legal

Quality Assurance Statement

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Specification Change Notifications

Effective September 25, 2025, the shelf life is being  extended to 24 months. The storage temperature of this product and associated components is changing from 4°C to -20°C.
 

Specifications

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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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