Product Description: TAPS is a biological buffer, remain lysozyme native structure intact and prevents thermal denaturation against high temperatures. TAPS exhibits pKa value of 8.1, while the half-maximum values of connexin channel activity is 8.5 (pH)[1][2].
Formula: C7H17NO6S
References: [1]Pannuru P, et al. The effects of biological buffers TRIS, TAPS, TES on the stability of lysozyme. Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Jun;112:720-727. /[2]Bevans CG, et al. Regulation of connexin channels by pH. Direct action of the protonated form of taurine and other aminosulfonates. J Biol Chem. 1999 Feb 5;274(6):3711-9.Bevans CG, et al. Regulation of connexin channels by pH. Direct action of the protonated form of taurine and other aminosulfonates. J Biol Chem. 1999 Feb 5;274(6):3711-9.
CAS Number: 29915-38-6
Molecular Weight: 243.28
Compound Purity: 98.0
Research Area: Others
Solubility: DMSO : 100 mg/mL (ultrasonic)/H2O : 125 mg/mL (ultrasonic)
Target: Biochemical Assay Reagents