Product Description
Arginase
Usage Statement
Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department.
Specifications
SKU | 02100277-CF |
Alternate Names | L-arginine amidinase; L-arginine amidino-hydrolase |
Base Catalog Number | 100277 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | L-Arginase is the major degradative enzyme for arginine; converts arginine to ornithine; deficiency is associated with spasticity and motor dysfunction. |
CAS # | 9000-96-8 |
Components | The enzyme does not split into subunits; it binds 4 atoms of Mn2+ which are essential to its activity as well as stability and has a hexose content of 3-5%. |
EC Number | 232-570-3 |
Extinction Coefficient | E1%278nm = 9.6 (Lit.) |
Format | Powder |
Formulation Details | The amino acid content has been reported by Greenberg. The enzyme does not split into subunits; it binds 4 atoms of Mn2+ which are essential to its activity as well as stability and has a hexose content of 3-5%. |
Personal Protective Equipment | Eyeshields, Gloves, respirator filter |
Source | Bovine Liver |
Specific Activity | ~20 u/mg |
Specificity | Arginase activity requires the free guanidino group and the free carboxyl group of arginine. |
Unit Definition | One unit will convert 1.0 µmole of L-arginine to ornithine and urea per minute at pH 9.5 and 37 °C. |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Datasheet
Datasheet
Safety Data Sheets
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