P7778
Phospholipase A2 from Naja mossambica mossambica
lyophilized powder, ~1,500 units/mg protein
Synonym(s):
Lecithinase A, PLA2, Phosphatidylcholine 2-acylhydrolase
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About This Item
CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
EC Number:
232-637-7
MDL number:
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
~1,500 units/mg protein
composition
Protein, ~90%
pI
8.8 (isoenzyme)
storage temp.
−20°C
Biochem/physiol Actions
Hydrolyzes the β-ester bond of zwitterionic glycerophospholipids. Preferred substrates are phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and their plasmalogen analogues. Phosphatidylinositol and phosphatidylserine are also hydrolyzed. Aggressively attacks phospholipids in membranes of intact cells.
Analysis Note
Protein determined by biuret.
Other Notes
One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of soybean L-α-phosphatidylcholine to L-α-lysophosphatidylcholine and a fatty acid per min at pH 8.9 at 25 °C.
The toxic phospholipase A2 from Naja mossambica mossambica.
Storage Class
13 - Non Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
ppe
Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)
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