219008

Catalase, Human Erythrocytes

Catalase from human erythrocytes, CAS 9001-05-2. Composed of four identical subunits of ~60 kDa each.

• Synonym(s): Catalase, Human Erythrocytes
• CAS Number: 9001-05-2
• EC Number: 1.11.1.6 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• MDL number: MFCD00081483
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.25

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• description: Merck USA index - 14, 1900
• assay: ≥95% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: liquid
• specific activity: ≥50,000 units/mg protein
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −20°C
• SMILES string: O(CC)C(=O)c1ccc(cc1)O
• InChI: 1S/C9H10O3/c1-2-12-9(11)7-3-5-8(10)6-4-7/h3-6,10H,2H2,1H3
• InChI key: NUVBSKCKDOMJSU-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

Catalase, along with superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase, controls the levels of oxygen-derived free radicals in mammalian cells. Together these molecules may function as a somatic oxidant defense. Prevents apoptosis in cultured rat ovarian follicles.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

In 50 mM Tris, pH 8.0.

Preparation Note

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Prepared from blood that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Other Notes

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will decompose 1.0 µmol H₂O₂ per min at 25°C, pH 7.0.

Tilly, J.L., and Tilly, K.I. 1995. Endocrinology136, 242.
Bonaventura, J., et al. 1972. Arch. Biochem. Biophys.150, 606.

Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

For U.S. Customers: Contains mercury; Do not place in trash - dispose according to local, state, or federal laws.

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• wgk_germany: nwg
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable