Mucin; Bovine Submaxillary Gland

General description

Native mucin from bovine submaxillary gland. A high molecular weight glycoprotein that is the major constituent of saliva, gastrointestinal juices and other secretions. Mucin exists as an aggregated complex in excess of 10⁶ molecular weight. It is a rich source of O-linked oligosaccharide chains and it is suitable as a substrate for neuraminidase.

Native mucin from bovine submaxillary gland. A high molecular weight glycoprotein that is the major constituent of saliva, gastrointestinal juices, and other secretions. Mucin exists as an aggregated complex in excess of 10⁶ molecular weight. It is a rich source of O-linked oligosaccharide chains and it is suitable as a substrate for neuraminidase.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Straus, D.C., et al. 1996. Infect. Immun. 64, 1446.Savage, A.V., et al. 1990. Eur. J. Biochem. 192, 427.

Packaging

500 mg in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, refrigerate (4°C).

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)