Proteinase K (also known as protease K or endopeptidase K) is a broad-spectrum serine protease widely used in molecular biology. Proteinase K can digest native keratin (hair), hence, the name “Proteinase K”. It is commonly used because of its broad specificity, which makes it useful to clean nucleic acid complexes and to lyse cells. It has been used for the isolation of mRNA, and high-molecular-weight DNA and to inactivate other enzymatic activities. The enzyme was discovered in 1974 in extracts of the fungus Engyodontium album (formerly Tritirachium album). Proteinase K is commonly used in molecular biology to digest proteins and remove contamination from preparations of nucleic acid. The addition of proteinase K to nucleic acid preparations rapidly inactivates nucleases that might otherwise degrade the DNA or RNA during purification, hence ideal for these applications. Proteinase K is a cation. It is highly suited to this application since the enzyme is active in the presence of chemicals that denature proteins, such as sodium dodecyl sulphate and urea, chelating agents such as EDTA, sulfhydryl reagents, as well as trypsin or chymotrypsin inhibitors. Proteinase K is used for the destruction of proteins in cell lysates (tissue, cell culture cells) and the release of nucleic acids.

Market Dynamics

In order to accelerate and broaden the development program and to further diversify the company’s portfolio, the key market players are focusing on the adoption of growth strategies such as applications of the proteinase K enzyme in novel diagnostic kits which is attributed to the growth of the global Proteinase K market. For instance, according to an article published in the Journal Med, on December 25, 2020, Proteinase K has the potential to work as an affordable, fast, and easy alternative to nucleic acid extraction with only a minor loss of sensitivity. Hence, it was used in SalivaDirect, an alternative diagnostic procedure for COVID-19 that uses saliva instead of nasopharyngeal swabs.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global Proteinase K market and provides market size (US$ Million) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the forecast period (2023–2030), considering 2022 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global Proteinase K market based on the following parameters–Company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Qiagen N.V., F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd, New England Biolabs. Worthington Biochemical Corporation, Norgen Biotek Corp., Bioron GmbH, Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., Bioline (Meridian Biosciences Inc.), Promega Corporation.
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• Global Proteinase K Market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global proteinase K market

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Proteinase K Market, By Form:
  • Lyophilized Powder Form
  • Liquid Form
• Global Proteinase K Market, By Application:
  • Purificaion of DNA & RNA
  • In situ Hybridization
  • Mitochondria Isolation
  • Enzyme Removal
• Global Proteinase K Market, By End User:
  • Contract Research Organization
  • Academic Institutes
  • Biotechnology Companies
  • Diagnosis Laboratories
• Global Proteinase K Market, By Region:
  • North America
    
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Latin America
    
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
    • Argentina
    • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
    
    • Germany
    • U.K.
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
    
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • Australia
    • South Korea
    • ASEAN
    • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
    
    • GCC
    • Israel
    • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
    
    • South Africa
    • Central Africa
    • North Africa
• Company Profiles
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Merck KGaA
  • Qiagen N.V.
  • Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd.
  • New England Biolabs
  • Worthington Biochemical Corporation
  • Norgen Biotek Corp.
  • BIORON GmbH
  • Sisco Research Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
  • Bioline (Meridian Biosciences Inc.)
  • Promega Corporation