description
Merck USA index - 14, 9887
form
lyophilized solid
specific activity
≥100,000 units/mg protein
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
color
white
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
Quality Level
Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
General description
Native urokinase from human urine. A thrombolytic agent that converts plasminogen to plasmin. A mixture of high molecular weight (54 kDa) and low molecular weight (33 kDa) urokinase.
Note: 1 unit = 1 CTA unit = 0.7 Ploug units. 1 KU = 1000 units.
Other Notes
Bell, W.R. 1975. Semin. Thromb. Res.2, 1.
Johnson, A.J., et al. 1969. Thromb. Diath. Haemorrh. 21, 259.
Johnson, A.J., et al. 1969. Thromb. Diath. Haemorrh. 21, 259.
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme equal to an international standard tested by the fibrinolytic method of Johnson, et al.
Physical form
Lyophilized from 200 mM mannitol, 100 mM NaCl, 50 mM Tris-HCl, 0.1% PEG, pH 7.5.
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -70°C.
Prepared from urine of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.
Reconstitute in distilled H₂O
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
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Danger
hcodes
pcodes
Hazard Classifications
Resp. Sens. 1
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
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