
Glutamine transaminase, also known as glutamine transaminase or glutamine transaminase, has the systematic name Protein – Glutamine γ-glutamyltransferase (EC 2.3.2.13) is a member of the transferase family that catalyzes the formation of ε-(γ-glutamyl)lysine isopeptide bonds between or within protein molecules. Its molecular formula is C₂₇H₄₄O₃H₂O.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | N/A |
| Boiling Point | N/A |
| Optimal pH | 7.0 |
| Optimal temperature | 40–50°C |
| Activity units | ≥100 u/g |
| Solubility | Easily soluble in water; slightly soluble in glycerol; insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and acetone; highly hygroscopic |
| Effect of metal ions | Co²⁺, Ba²⁺, and K⁺ enhance activity; Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Hg²⁺, and Pb²⁺ inhibit activity |
Food Processing: Transglutaminase is used to bind ground meat in meat products; improve soy products; create meat substitutes and fish balls from fish paste; enhance gel water-holding capacity; improve the chewiness and boil resistance of noodles and baked goods; and reduce whey separation in cheese and yogurt.
Textile and Leather Processing: Cross-links wool and silk protein fibers to enhance fabric wrinkle resistance, abrasion resistance, and color fastness; treats leather to improve flexibility and tear strength, and optimize breathability and hand feel.
Biomedical Research: Cross-linking collagen to prepare tissue-engineered dressings and medical scaffolds; modifying protein-based drugs to improve stability; and conducting laboratory research on protein structure and mechanisms.
Personal Care and Animal Feed Applications: Cross-linking hair keratin in hair care products to repair damaged hair; optimizing protein structure in animal feed to improve digestion and absorption rates and reduce feed dust.
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