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Hyaluronidase, Bovine Testes

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Hyaluronidase, Bovine Testes

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CAS Number:
37326-33-3
Enzyme Commission number:
3.2.1.35 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
MDL number:
MFCD00131351
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.54

conjugate

conjugate (Glucosaminoglycan)

Quality Level

100

form

lyophilized

specific activity

≥2500 units/mg dry wt.

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

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General description

Native hyaluronidase from bovine testes. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4 linkages between N-acetylhexosamine and D-glucuronate residues in chondroitin, chondroitin-4-sulfate, chondroitin-6-sulfate, and hyaluronic acid.
Native hyaluronidase from bovine testes. Hyaluronic acid degrading endoglycosidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of 1,4 linkages between N-acetylhexosamine and D-glucuronate residues in chondroitin, chondroitin-4-sulfate, chondroitin-6-sulfate, and hyaluronic acid.
Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause the same turbidity reduction as 1.0 unit of International Standard preparation.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, store in the refrigerator (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 1 week at 4°C.
Reconstitute in 20 mM sodium phosphate, pH 6.9, 0.45% NaCl, and 0.01% BSA.

Other Notes

Lokeshwar, V.B., et al. 2002. J. Biol. Chem.277, 33654.
Humphrey, I.H. 1957. Bull. WHO16, 291.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Health hazard
GHS08

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H334

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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J H HUMPHREY
Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 16(2), 291-294 (1957-01-01)
The International Standard for Hyaluronidase is derived from a blend of four batches of bovine testicular hyaluronidase which had been purified so as to contain approximately 400 units per milligram. The material was mixed with beta-lactose, and lyophilized. Tablets were
Vinata B Lokeshwar et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 277(37), 33654-33663 (2002-06-27)
Hyaluronidase is a hyaluronic acid-degrading endoglycosidase that is present in many toxins and the levels of which are elevated in cancer. Increased concentration of HYAL1-type hyaluronidase correlates with tumor progression and is a marker for grade (G) 2 or 3

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