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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
Safety Information according to GHS
RTECSOL5989000
Storage and Shipping Information
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.
Global Trade Item Number
Catalogue Number GTIN
4403-1GM 04055977186741
4403-5GM 04055977205961