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Heparin, Sodium Salt from Porcine, MP Biomedicals™

Catalog No. MP219411491
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1 g

Description

Heparin is a polymer classified as a mucopolysaccharide or a glycosoaminoglycan. It is biosynthesized and stored in mast cells of various mammalian tissues.

Product is made up of repeated disaccharide units consisting of 1,4-linked L-iduronic acid and D-glucosamine. The iduronic acid residues are O-sulfated at position 2, and the glucosamine residues are N-sulfated and O-sulfated at position 6. The repeated block can be interrupted or extended by residues of beta-D-glucuronic acid and 6-O-sulfated N-acetyl-alpha-D-glucosamine.

  • The amount of heparin needed to prevent coagulation in whole blood is between 20 units and 50 units per ml of whole blood
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 9041-08-1
MDL Number MFCD00081689
Synonym Heparinic acid

Specifications

Quantity 1 g
Formula Weight about 3,000g/mol
Physical Form Powder

Safety and Handling

Recommended Storage Store at Room Temperature (15–30°C)
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