| Description | TAPS, a biochemical buffer, safeguards the integrity of lysozyme structures against thermal denaturation at high temperatures. At a pKa of 8.1, TAPS achieves half-maximal activity of conjugated protein channels. |
| molecular weight | 243.28 |
| Molecular formula | C7H17NO6S |
| CAS | 29915-38-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 45 mg/mL (184.97 mM) |
| 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. |