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R1756

Sigma-Aldrich

Rhodanese from bovine liver

Type II, essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder, 100-300 units/mg solid

Synonym(s):

Thiosulfate Sulfur Transferase, Thiosulfate:cyanide sulfurtransferase

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About This Item

CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

type

Type II

form

essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder

specific activity

100-300 units/mg solid

storage temp.

−20°C

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Application

Rhodanese (RHOD) is an enzyme that converts cyanide to thiocyanate. RHOD may be useful in ulcerative colitis (UC) research as it has been shown to have detoxifying properties in the colon . Rhodanese is used to study sulfur energy metabolism .

Biochem/physiol Actions

Rhodanese (RHOD) is the principal enzyme involved in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) detoxication in the colonic luman .

Unit Definition

One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of cyanide to thiocyanate per min at pH 8.6 at 25°C.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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