N-[3-(2-Furyl)acryloyl]-Leu-Gly-Pro-Ala has been used for use in FALGPA assay performed using GBS (Group B Streptococci) USF704.
Biochem/physiol Actions
N-[3-(2-Furyl)acryloyl]-Leu-Gly-Pro-Ala or FALGPA is hydrolyzed by collagenases and the optimum pH for hydrolysis is 7.4.
General description
N-[3-(2-Furyl)acryloyl]-Leu-Gly-Pro-Ala or FALGPA is a synthetic substance which resemble the primary structure of collagen, and is hydrolyzed by all known collagenases.
Packaging
Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone.