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| Introduction: |
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.
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| Source: |
Prepared from blood that has been tested to be negative for HBsAg and for HIV and HCV antibodies. It is recommended that the product be handled using established good laboratory practices since no test method can guarantee that products derived from human blood will not transmit infection.
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| Form: |
Liquid. Supplied in 50 mM Tris, pH 8.0.
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| Amount per kit: |
1 mg
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| CAS: |
9001-05-2
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| RETCS: |
FI4378000
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| EC: |
1.11.1.6
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| Weight: |
256,000
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| Purity: |
>95% by SDS–PAGE
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| Spec Act: |
>50,000 units/mg
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| Unit: |
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will decompose 1.0 µmol of H2O2 per minute at 30 degrees C, pH 7.0.
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| Storage: |
Freeze. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. This product is stable for 2 years as supplied.
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| References: |
1.Tilly, J.L., and Tilly, K.I. 1995. Endocrinology 136, 242.
2.Bonaventura, J., et al. 1972. Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 150, 606.
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**For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.** |