| Unit Definition: |
One unit of PARP incorporates 10 fmoles of poly(ADP-ribose) from NAD onto 5 µg of immobilized histone proteins in 30 minutes at 22°C in a 96-well plate format.
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| Source: |
Partially purified from E. coli containing a recombinant plasmid harboring the human PARP gene. The enzyme is less than 50% pure by SDS-PAGE and coomassie staining. |
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| Applications: |
Identification of inhibitors and activators of PARP activity
Quantitation of DNA damage
Investigation of PARP inactivation during apoptosis
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| Storage: |
Freeze in working aliquots at -80°C to avoid repeated freeze-thawing. |