MP Biomedicals™ Arginase from Bovine Liver

Major degradative enzyme for arginine that converts arginine to ornithine

Manufacturer:  MP Biomedicals™ 0210027703

Catalog No. ICN10027703

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

• Product Type: Arginase
• Concentration: 1mg/mL
• Inhibitors: Hg²⁺, Ag²⁺, Zn²⁺
• pH: 10
• Quantity: 3kU
• Storage Requirements: -20°C

• Format: Powder
• Color: Brown
• Source: Bovine liver
• Molecular Weight: 115000 to 120000
• For Use With (Application): Converts Arginine to Ornithine, deficiency is associated with spasticity and motor dysfunction