Thaumatin is a natural sweet-tasting protein known for its extremely intense sweetness, originating from the fruit of a tropical plant native to West Africa. In the laboratory, however, it is valued less as a sweetener and more as a model protein and biochemical reagent. TCI T1144 belongs to the Life Science category under Proteins and Derivatives, which makes it relevant to researchers in biochemistry, crystallography, and food science who need a protein with a well-characterized profile.
As a protein, Thaumatin is water-soluble and has a relatively compact structure rich in disulfide bonds. It is especially well known in X-ray crystallography because it crystallizes readily, and it is frequently used as a test protein to evaluate crystallization conditions and diffraction instruments. In taste research, Thaumatin serves as a reference for studying sweet taste receptors and how they interact with sweet proteins. These characteristics make it a dependable choice where a familiar, widely studied protein is needed.
For laboratories in Indonesia, Thaumatin is useful in universities, research institutes, and food industry teams working on protein science, structural biology, and sweetener research. Because it is a biological material, specifications and activity should be confirmed on the manufacturer's data sheet before it is used in sensitive experiments. AMI Scientific supplies this TCI product to support laboratories that need reliable reference proteins for both teaching and research work.
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- X-ray crystallography testing: Thaumatin crystallizes easily, so it is often used as a test protein to evaluate crystallization conditions and to check the performance of diffraction instruments.
- Protein structure research: Its compact structure and abundance of disulfide bonds make it a well-studied model for investigating protein folding, stability, and structural features in biochemical laboratories.
- Sweet taste receptor studies: Thaumatin serves as a reference sweet protein for researchers studying how sweet taste receptors recognize and interact with protein-based sweeteners in taste science.
- Food science research: Food technologists exploring natural sweet proteins can use Thaumatin as a benchmark material when studying the behavior and characteristics of protein sweeteners.
- Biochemical reagent use: As a water-soluble protein in the Proteins and Derivatives group, it can be used as a standard reagent in general biochemical experiments and teaching laboratory exercises.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 53850-34-3 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Proteins and Derivatives |
| Pack sizes | please refer to the product listing or the manufacturer's data sheet |
| Physical form | — |
| Storage | follow the conditions stated on the manufacturer's label and data sheet |
- Product code: T1144
Store Thaumatin according to the conditions printed on the manufacturer's label and data sheet, since biological materials are often sensitive to temperature and moisture. Keep it in its original tightly closed container, away from direct sunlight and heat, and avoid repeated exposure to humid air. Use clean, dry utensils when taking portions to prevent contamination. As with any laboratory reagent, wear a lab coat, gloves, and safety glasses, work in a tidy and well-ventilated area, and consult the safety data sheet before use. Dispose of waste according to your institution's procedures.
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