Skip to Content
Merck
All Photos(1)

Key Documents

View All Documentation

C8058

Sigma-Aldrich

Chondroitinase B from Flavobacterium heparinum

lyophilized powder (with BSA as stabilizer)

Synonym(s):

Chondroitin sulfate B lyase

Sign Into View Organizational & Contract Pricing
All Photos(1)

About This Item

CAS Number:
52227-83-5
MDL number:
MFCD00166444
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

bacterial (Flavobacterium heparinum)

Quality Level

200

conjugate

(Glucosaminoglycan)

form

lyophilized powder (with BSA as stabilizer)

shipped in

dry ice

storage temp.

−20°C

Related Categories

Application

Chondroitinase B from Flavobacterium heparinum has been used in a study to assess the structural characterization and antithrombin activity of dermatan sulfate. Chondroitinase B from Flavobacterium heparinum has also been used in a study to investigate the chondroitin lyase action pattern via liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry.
The enzyme from Sigma has been used for the analysis of the frequency of iduronic acid in dermatan sulfate dodecasaccharide. It has also been used to digest dermatan sufate (DS) in melanoma cells. This digestion resulted in decreased proliferation and invasiveness of tumor cells, thereby suggesting a role for DS in metastasis.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Chondroitinase B degrades only chondroitin sulphate B producing oligo- and tetra-saccharides, and an unsaturated 4-sulphated disaccharide. It has an optimum temperature of 20 °C and an optimum pH of 8.0. The enzyme activity is inhibited by 50% using 0.1 M NaCI. Co2+, Fe3+ and Ba2+ also inhibit its activity.

Unit Definition

One unit will form 0.1 μmole of unsaturated uronic acid per hr at pH 7.5 at 25°C using chondroitin sulfate B as substrate.

Pictograms

Exclamation mark
GHS07

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H319

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Certificates of Analysis (COA)

Search for Certificates of Analysis (COA) by entering the products Lot/Batch Number. Lot and Batch Numbers can be found on a product’s label following the words ‘Lot’ or ‘Batch’.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library

Yvette M Coulson-Thomas et al.
Journal of neuroscience methods, 171(1), 19-29 (2008-04-18)
Injury to the CNS of vertebrates leads to the formation of a glial scar and production of inhibitory molecules, including chondroitin sulphate proteoglycans. Various studies suggest that the sugar component of the proteoglycan is responsible for the inhibitory role of
Y M Michelacci et al.
The Biochemical journal, 151(1), 121-129 (1975-10-01)
A chondroitinase that degrades only chondroitin sulphate B was isolated from Flavobacterium heparinum, and separated from a constitutive chondroitinase AC also present in extracts of F. heparinum. The enzyme acts only on chondroitin sulphate B, producing oligo- and tetra-saccharides, plus
Zhenqing Zhang et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 385(1), 57-64 (2008-11-11)
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry was applied to determine the action pattern of different chondroitin lyases. Two commercial enzymes, chondroitinase ABC (Proteus vulgaris) and chondroitinase ACII (Arthrobacter aurescens), having action patterns previously determined by viscosimetry and gel electrophoresis were first examined. Next
Nicola Volpi et al.
Glycobiology, 19(4), 356-367 (2008-12-06)
Glycosaminoglycans from the body of marine clam Scapharca inaequivalvis were extracted at about 0.15- 0.18 mg/g of dry tissue, composed of dermatan sulfate (DS) (approx. 74%) and heparan sulfate (26%). After treatment with nitrous acid, DS was isolated for further
Kristen R Taylor et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 280(7), 5300-5306 (2004-11-26)
Glycosaminoglycans have been implicated in the binding and activation of a variety of growth factors, cytokines, and chemokines. In this way, glycosaminoglycans are thought to participate in events such as development and wound repair. In particular, heparin and heparan sulfate
View All Related Papers

Articles

Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans

Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans

Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans

Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans

Uncover more about glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans including the structure of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), the different types of GAGs, and their functions.

See All

Our team of scientists has experience in all areas of research including Life Science, Material Science, Chemical Synthesis, Chromatography, Analytical and many others.

Contact Technical Service