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Description
The enzyme participates in the Krebs-Henseleit urea cycle. It is most highly concentrated in mammalian liver and also present in mammary glands.
- Synonyms: L-arginine amidinase, L-arginine amidino-hydrolase
- CAS Number: 9000-96-8
- EC Number: 232-570-3
- MDL Number: MFCD00081368
- Format: Brown powder
- Specific Activity: ∽20U/mg
- Extinction Coefficient E1%: 278nm
- pH: Optimum pH: 10 (Mn2+ activated)
- Dissolves readily at 1mg/mL in 0.05M Manganese maleate (pH 7.0) to give clear pale brown solution
- Soluble in distilled water or diluted buffer
Specifications
Specifications
| Concentration | 1 mg/mL |
| Color | Brown |
| pH | 10 |
| For Use With (Application) | Converts Arginine to Ornithine, deficiency is associated with spasticity and motor dysfunction |
| Content And Storage | -20°C |
| Source | Bovine liver |
| Quantity | 10 kU |
| Product Type | Arginase |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 115000 to 120000 |
| Inhibitors | Hg2+, Ag2+, Zn2+ |
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