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T5662

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 from Staphylococcus aureus

Synonym(s):

Staphylococcal Enterotoxin F, TSST-1

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UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77
MDL number:
MFCD00132435
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composition

Contains ~50% protein (Lowry); balance primarily sodium chloride and sodium phosphate buffer.

Quality Segment

200

availability

not available in USA

solubility

H2O: soluble 0.50-0.60 mg/mL, clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faintly yellow

storage temp.

−20°C

Application

TSST-1 has been used for superantigen stimulation in T cells. Furthermore, studies have reported that TSST-1 can induce TNF-α secretion in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs)4,5.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Superantigen for T-lymphocytes.

Preparation Note

Toxic shock syndrome toxin-1 (TSST-1) is soluble in water at 0.50 - 0.60 mg/ml and yields a clear to slightly hazy, colorless to faint yellow solution.

pictograms

Skull and crossbones
GHS06

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Dermal - Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 2 Oral

Storage Class

6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

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