produces hexosaminidase A (alpha polypeptide) Hexose aminidase A (alpha polypeptide), beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase
Biosafety Level
1
Biosafety classification is based on U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines, it is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that their facilities comply with biosafety regulations for their own country.
Product Format
frozen
Storage Conditions
Frozen: -80°C or colder Freeze-Dried: 2°C to 8°C Live Culture: See Propagation Section
Type Strain
no
Preceptrol®
no
Medium
ATCC® Medium 1245: YEPD
Growth Conditions
Temperature: 30.0°C
Name of Depositor
RD Cannon
Special Collection
NCRR Contract
Chain of Custody
ATCC <<--RD Cannon<<--A. Cassone
References
Niimi K, et al. Distinguishing Candida species by beta-N-acetylhexosaminidase activity. J. Clin. Microbiol. 39: 2089-2097, 2001. PubMed: 11376040
Jenkinson HF, Shepherd MG. A mutant of Candida albicans deficient in beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase (chitobiase). J. Gen. Microbiol. 133: 2097-2106, 1987.
Cannon RD, et al. Molecular cloning and expression of the Candida albicans beta-N-acetylglucosaminidase (HEX1) gene. J. Bacteriol. 176: 2640-2647, 1994. PubMed: 8169213
Niimi K, et al. Regulation of N-acetylglucosaminidase production in Candida albicans. Arch. Microbiol. 168: 464-472, 1997.
Niimi K, et al. Candida albicans HEX1 gene, a reporter of gene expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Arch. Microbiol. 170: 113-119, 1998.