MP Biomedicals™ Arginase from Bovine Liver

Catalog No. ICN10027710

Supplier: MP Biomedicals™ 0210027710

Description

Major degradative enzyme for arginine that converts arginine to ornithine

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

• 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⁺
• Form: Powder

Safety and Handling

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