Purity: ‚≥95%
Specific Activity: >23000 U/mg (Shugar units)
UNSPSC Code: 12352204
RIDADR: NONH for all modes of transport
Application:
Lysozyme has been used for:
• Cell wall degradation
• Preparation of protoplasts
• Bacteriolysis
• Pharmacology (anti-inflammatory effect on mucous membrane; healing of tissue; protection against bleeding; normalization of mucus secretion; dissolution of pyrogens; potentiation of antibiotics)
• Food and drinks (flavor enhancer)
• Sample preparation prior to isolation of nucleic acids
Biochem/physiol Actions:
Lysozyme hydrolytically cleaves the bonds between N-acetyl-D-glucosamine and N-acetylmuramic acid residues (GlcNAc β1-4Mur) in mucopolysaccharides and the glycan skeletons of the corresponding peptidoglycans (the latter are glycosaminoglycans linked to or crosslinked by peptide chains). Lysozyme effectively destroys the cell walls of bacteria.
General description:
Muramidase, Mucopeptide N-acetylmuramoyl-hydrolase
Other Notes:
For life science research only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
Preparation Note:
Working solution: Lysozyme hydrochloride is readily soluble in water and buffer solutions but insoluble in organic solvents.
Storage conditions (working solution): -15 to -25 °C
Aqueous solutions of the hydrochloride (2 mg/ml dist. water) can be stored for several days at 2 to 8° C or at -15 to -25° C for several weeks.
Reconstitution:
Prepare a stock solution at a concentration of 50 mg/ml in dist. water. Dispense into aliquots and store at -15 to -25 °C. Discard each aliquot after use.