T7009
Thrombin from human plasma
lyophilized powder, ≥1,000 NIH units/mg protein (E1%/280, 18.3)
Synonym(s):
Factor IIa
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lyophilized powder
Quality Level
specific activity
≥1,000 NIH units/mg protein (E1%/280, 18.3)
mol wt
37.4 kDa
impurities
HIV and HBsAg, source material tested negative
UniProt accession no.
application(s)
diagnostic assay manufacturing
storage temp.
−20°C
Gene Information
human ... F2(2147)
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General description
The F2 gene encodes thrombin protein and is mapped to human chromosome 11p11.2.
Application
Thrombin from human plasma has been:
- dissolved in CaCl2 and added to poly ethylene glycolated fibrinogen/cell solution for fibrin production
- to polymerize fibrin on well plates
- used as an endogenous agonist proteinase for proteinase-activated receptors : PAR1, PAR3 and PAR4 for stimulation of cells
Biochem/physiol Actions
Thrombin is an endolytic serine protease which stimulates vascular damage induced-leukocytes, platelets, endothelial and mesenchymal cell production. This action is mediated via G-protein-coupled receptor. It catalysis the cleavage of fibrinogen at Arg−Gly bonds to form fibrin and release fibrinopeptides A and B. The predominant form of thrombin in vivo is the zymogen prothrombin (factor II), which is produced in the liver. Prothrombin is a coagulation activation factor, high levels of which indicates cancer. Thrombin can be used to cleave fusion proteins. Cleavage of fusion proteins can be carried out at a thrombin:fusion protein ratio of 1:500.
Serine protease that selectively cleaves Arg-Gly bonds in fibrinogen to form fibrin and fibrinopeptides A and B.
Unit Definition
Activity is expressed in NIH units obtained by direct comparison to a NIH Thrombin Reference Standard
Physical form
Lyophilized from saline sodium citrate buffer, pH 6.5
Analysis Note
The NIH assay procedure uses 0.2 ml diluted plasma (1:1 with saline) as a substrate and 0.1ml of thrombin sample (stabilized in a 1% buffered albumin solution) based on a modification of the method of Biggs. Only clotting times in the range of 15-25 seconds are used for determining thrombin concentrations.
Other Notes
View more information on thrombin at www.sigma-aldrich.com/enzymeexplorer.
Disclaimer
RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.
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Hazard Statements
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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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Thrombin Factor IIa is an endolytic serine protease that selectively cleaves the Arg--Gly bonds of fibrinogen to form fibrin and release fibrinopeptides A and B.
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