Product Name

α(2→3) Neuraminidase from Streptococcus pneumoniae

Synonym

Acyl-neuraminyl Hydrolase, Acylneuraminyl hydrolase, Receptor-destroying enzyme, Sialidase

Assay

≥5 Units/ml;

β-Galactosidase, α-mannosidase, β-hexosaminidase, α-fucosidase, and proteases, none detected

CAS Number

9001-67-6

MDL number

MFCD01092203

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Appearance

buffered aqueous solution

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Releases α(2→3)-ed N-acetylneuraminic acid from complex oligosaccharides.

Preparation Note

Expressed in glycosidase-free hosts

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1μmole of 4-methylumbelliferyl α-D-N-acetylneuraminide per min at pH 5.0 at 37 °C.

l Storage

Storage temp.

2-8°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov