General description
Native superoxide dismutase from bovine erythrocytes. Essential component of biological defense against toxic effects of oxygen. Catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radicals to oxygen and H2O2.
Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.
Packaging
Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.
Preparation Note
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).
Other Notes
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause a 50% inhibition in the rate of reduction of cytochrome c at 25°C, pH 7.8.
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Disclaimer
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
| biological source | bovine erythrocytes |
| Quality Segment | 100 |
| form | lyophilized solid |
| specific activity | ≥3000 units/mg dry wt. |
| manufacturer/tradename | Calbiochem® |
| storage condition | OK to freeze,desiccated |
| pI | 4.95 |
| solubility | 50 mM potassium phosphate, 100 μM EDTA, pH 7.8: 5 mg/mL, clear, pale blue |
| foreign activity | Carbonic anhydrase ≤30 U/mg (dry weight) |
| shipped in | ambient |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
