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A2765

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Azocasein

protease substrate, chromogenic, powder

Synonym(s):

Sulfanilamide-azocasein

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CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.32
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Product Name

Azocasein, protease substrate

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

form

powder

technique(s)

ligand binding assay: suitable

solubility

water: 5 mg/mL, clear, orange to very deep orange

ε (extinction coefficient)

≥25 at 440 nm in 0.1 M NaOH at 1%

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Azocasein is a chromogenic derivative of casein. Protease degrades azocasein to yield TCA-soluble azopeptides with high UV-absorbance. This azocasein assay is widely employed to estimate the protease production by bacterial fermentation on synthetic substrates from glucose and inorganic salts.

Application

Azocasein has been used as a substrate for determination of protease activity.
Azocasein is a nonspecific protease substrate. Hydrolysis of the casein releases the azo dye into the media where it is detected by absorbance at 440 nm.
Azocasein is an inflammatory agent that is used to induce amyloid A amylooidosis in experimental animals.

Other Notes

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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