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R1756

Rhodanese from bovine liver

Type II, essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder, 100-300 units/mg solid

Synonym(s):

Thiosulfate Sulfur Transferase, Thiosulfate:cyanide sulfurtransferase

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CAS Number:
9026-04-4
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54
EC Number:
2.8.1.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
MDL number:
MFCD00132178
Specific activity:
100-300 units/mg solid
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type

Type II

Quality Segment

form

essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder

specific activity

100-300 units/mg solid

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

Rhodanese (RHOD) is an enzyme that converts cyanide to thiocyanate. RHOD may be useful in ulcerative colitis (UC) research as it has been shown to have detoxifying properties in the colon . Rhodanese is used to study sulfur energy metabolism .

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rhodanese (RHOD) is the principal enzyme involved in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) detoxication in the colonic luman .

Other Notes

One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of cyanide to thiocyanate per min at pH 8.6 at 25°C.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point (°F)

Not applicable

Flash Point (°C)

Not applicable

PPE (personal protective equipment)

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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