Carbonic Anhydrase from bovine erythrocytes, Specific activity >=2,000 units/mg protein, PurBio

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Linear Formula:  NA
Molecular Weight:  30,000 g/mol
CAS Number: 9001-03-0

Properties

Water Solubility Easily soluble
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H334
Precautionary Statement  P261 - P284 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code NA
Storage Temp. 2-8 °C
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Carbonic Anhydrase from bovine erythrocytes is widely used in biochemical and enzymology research to study enzyme kinetics catalytic mechanisms and protein structure-function relationships. It serves as a model enzyme for investigating metalloenzyme activity and zinc-dependent catalysis. The enzyme is employed in pharmaceutical research for the screening and development of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used in the treatment of glaucoma epilepsy and other medical conditions.

Purpose
The primary purpose of Carbonic Anhydrase in bovine erythrocytes is to facilitate the rapid transport of carbon dioxide in the blood and help maintain acid-base balance in biological systems.

General Description
Carbonic Anhydrase from bovine erythrocytes is an enzyme isolated from the red blood cells of cattle that catalyzes the reversible conversion of carbon dioxide and water into bicarbonate and protons. It is a zinc-containing metalloenzyme known for its exceptionally high catalytic efficiency.