MEGA-10

Description

Glucamide detergents are non-ionic, are transparent in the UV region, and possess relatively high CMC values. Therefore, they are ideal for use as membrane protein solubilizers. The CMC values for these detergents are between 7 mM and 25 mM.

The phospholipid bilayer is the basic structure of the cell membrane. The most important functions of cells include transportation of substances, energy exchange, and transmission of information. These functions are conducted at the cell membrane by membrane proteins. In membrane biochemistry research, membrane proteins are solubilized and purified to study their structure and function. These detergents are also widely used to solubilize chromophores or to stabilize enzymes in diagnostic analyses and biochemical assays.