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4403 Lysozyme, Chicken Egg White

4403
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Catalogue NumberPackaging Qty/Pack
4403-1GM Plastic ampoule 1 gm
4403-5GM Glass bottle 5 gm
Description
OverviewNative, chicken egg white lysozyme. Hydrolyzes β1,4 linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid (2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-[1carboxymethyl]-glucopyranose) and N-acetyl-glucosamine residues in chitin. Also hydrolyzes β1,4 linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetyl-glucosamine residues in peptidoglycans. Inhibits the biological activity of lipopolysaccharides from periodontopathic bacteria.
Catalogue Number4403
Brand Family Calbiochem®
SynonymsMuramidase, N-Acetylmuramyl Hydrolase
References
ReferencesIto, H.O., et al. 1997. J. Periodontal Res. 32, 295.
Product Information
CAS number12650-88-3
Activity≥20,000 Shugar units/mg dry weight
Unit of DefinitionOne Shugar unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause a decrease in absorbance of 0.001 at 450 nm per min due to lysis of <i>Micrococcus luteus</i> at 25°C, pH 6.2.
EC number3.2.1.17
FormWhite to Off-white powder
Applications
Biological Information
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Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSOL5989000
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Ship Code Ambient Temperature Only
Toxicity Standard Handling
Storage -20°C
Do not freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 days at 4°C or for up to 1 year at -20°C.
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Catalogue Number GTIN
4403-1GM 04055977186741
4403-5GM 04055977205961

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Lysozyme, Chicken Egg White SDS

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Lysozyme, Chicken Egg White Certificates of Analysis

TitleLot Number
4403

References

Reference overview
Ito, H.O., et al. 1997. J. Periodontal Res. 32, 295.
Data Sheet

Note that this data sheet is not lot-specific and is representative of the current specifications for this product. Please consult the vial label and the certificate of analysis for information on specific lots. Also note that shipping conditions may differ from storage conditions.

Revision26-September-2024 JSW
SynonymsMuramidase, N-Acetylmuramyl Hydrolase
DescriptionNative, chicken egg white lysozyme. Hydrolyzes β1,4 linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid (2-acetamido-2-deoxy-3-O-[1carboxymethyl]-glucopyranose) and N-acetyl-glucosamine residues in chitin. Also hydrolyzes β1,4 linkages between N-acetylmuramic acid and N-acetyl-glucosamine residues in peptidoglycans. Inhibits the biological activity of lipopolysaccharides from periodontopathic bacteria.
FormWhite to Off-white powder
CAS number12650-88-3
RTECSOL5989000
EC number3.2.1.17
Activity≥20,000 Shugar units/mg dry weight
Unit definitionOne Shugar unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause a decrease in absorbance of 0.001 at 450 nm per min due to lysis of Micrococcus luteus at 25°C, pH 6.2.
SolubilityAqueous buffers and cold H₂O (5 mg/ml)
Storage -20°C
Do Not Freeze Ok to freeze
Special InstructionsFollowing reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C) for long term storage or refrigerate (4°C) for short term storage. Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 days at 4°C or for up to 1 year at -20°C.
Toxicity Standard Handling
Merck USA index14, 5640
ReferencesIto, H.O., et al. 1997. J. Periodontal Res. 32, 295.