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D9439

Sigma-Aldrich

Desmosine chloride

from bovine, 99.5%±0.2%

Synonym(s):

DES

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C24H40ClN5O8
CAS Number:
10019-68-8
Molecular Weight:
562.06
MDL number:
MFCD12910449
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
PubChem Substance ID:
329798901
NACRES:
NA.56

biological source

bovine

Quality Level

100

assay

99.5%±0.2%

form

lyophilized powder

purified by

chromatography (and purified by solvent extraction)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

[Cl-].NC(CCCC[n+]1cc(CCC(N)C(O)=O)c(CCCC(N)C(O)=O)c(CCC(N)C(O)=O)c1)C(O)=O

InChI

1S/C24H39N5O8.ClH/c25-17(21(30)31)5-1-2-11-29-12-14(7-9-19(27)23(34)35)16(4-3-6-18(26)22(32)33)15(13-29)8-10-20(28)24(36)37;/h12-13,17-20H,1-11,25-28H2,(H3-,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37);1H

InChI key

FUPMLZCXPJSGPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Each vial contains 1 μmole of purified desmosine.

Application

Desmosine chloride is often used in assays for free or urinary desmosine as markers for disease states characterized by elastin degradation (e.g., emphysema). Elastin degradation has shown strong correlation with vascular calcification, and pretreatment with aluminum ions can inhibit the binding of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) to elastin.
Assays for free or urinary desmosine are often used as markers for disease states characterized by elastin degradation (e.g., emphysema). Conversely, excessive levels of incorporated desmosine are indicators of fibrotic conditions (e.g., cirrhosis).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Desmosine is a polyfunctional amino acid that forms cross-links in mature elastin.

Caution

Extremely hygroscopic

Analysis Note

Calibrated by UV and amino acid analysis.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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M Bailey et al.
The American journal of pathology, 159(6), 1981-1986 (2001-12-26)
Calcification of elastin occurs in many pathological cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis. We have previously shown that purified elastin when subdermally implanted in rats undergoes severe calcification and aluminum chloride (AlCl(3)) pretreatment of elastin inhibits calcification. In the present study we
Franca Cocci et al.
The international journal of biochemistry & cell biology, 34(6), 594-604 (2002-04-12)
An enhanced proteolysis of lung interstitium is key event in the pathogenesis of emphysema, a major constituent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. To assess whether urinary desmosine and/or hydroxyproline may be used as a marker of lung destruction we studied
Dina M Basalyga et al.
Circulation, 110(22), 3480-3487 (2004-11-17)
Elastin calcification is a widespread feature of vascular pathology, and circumstantial evidence exists for a correlation between elastin degradation and calcification. We hypothesized that matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-mediated vascular remodeling plays a significant role in elastin calcification. In the present studies

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