MP Biomedicals™ Arginase from Bovine Liver

Major degradative enzyme for arginine that converts arginine to ornithine

Supplier: MP Biomedicals™ 0210027703

Catalog No. ICN10027703

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Description

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

Color	Brown
For Use With (Application)	Converts Arginine to Ornithine, deficiency is associated with spasticity and motor dysfunction
Source	Bovine liver
Product Type	Arginase
Inhibitors	Hg²⁺, Ag²⁺, Zn²⁺

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