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RNase A solution

Synonym(s):

GenElute RNAse A

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.52

biological source

bovine pancreas

Quality Level

form

liquid

specific activity

1500 units/mL
3000 units/mL

concentration

20 mg/mL in Tris buffer

technique(s)

DNA purification: suitable

storage temp.

room temp

Gene Information

General description

Ribonuclease A (RNase A), a protein composed of three α helices and seven β strands arranged in two "lobes” holds significance as the prototypical domain-swapped protein. It is known for its diverse oligomeric states. The RNase A family derives its name from bovine pancreatic RNase A and is specific to vertebrates. In humans, this family encompasses eight functional members, showcasing its biological relevance.
For sample preparation in GenElute kits.

Application

RNase A solution has been used:

  • in apoptosis assay of Hep-2 cells
  • for the colorimetric quantification of methylated DNA
  • for DNA and RNA extraction
  • in DNA laddering analysis
  • in cell cycle analysis
  • as a component in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) to incubate cells for flow cytometry

Biochem/physiol Actions

Ribonuclease A or bovine pancreatic ribonuclease A (RNase A) enzyme is an endoribonuclease that displays a specific ability to cleave single-stranded RNA on the 3′ side of pyrimidine residues. This endonuclease with 124 amino acids plays a key role in gene duplication, cellular metabolism, and cancer therapy. Its overexpression is closely associated with several types of cancer. Hence, RNase A has the potential to be a promising new biomarker for the diagnosis of malignant tumors and is also used as a specific target for new drug discovery. RNase A is commonly used for the isolation of plasmid DNA.

Preparation Note

For usage requirements, please refer to the kit procedure.

Legal Information

GenElute is a trademark of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC

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Health hazard

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Resp. Sens. 1

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Homogeneous electrochemiluminescence biosensor for the detection of RNase A activity and its inhibitor
Jiancong N, et al.
Analytical Chemistry, 91, 14751-14756 (2019)
Nimesulide inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of pancreatic cancer cells by enhancing expression of PTEN
Chu M, et al.
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 16(1), 370-376 (2018)
Determination of the presence of 5-methylcytosine in Paramecium tetraurelia
Singh A, et al.
PloS one, 13(10), e0206667-e0206667 (2018)
Taotao Shou et al.
Molecular medicine reports, 19(2), 1049-1055 (2018-11-30)
MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are acknowledged as essential regulators in human cancer types, including glioblastoma (GBM). However, the functions of microRNA‑3666 (miR‑3666) in GBM remain unclear. In the present study, it was identified that the expression of miR‑3666 was significantly downregulated in
Bovine Pancreatic Ribonuclease A: Oxidative and Conformational Folding Studies
Scheraga HA, et al.
Methods in Enzymology, 341, 189-221 (2001)

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