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L3038

Sigma-Aldrich

Lysenin from Eisenia foetida

solid

Synonym(s):

Eisenia Lysenin, Lysenin Protein

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About This Item

MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
NACRES:
NA.32

form

solid

Quality Level

mol wt

33 kDa

concentration

≥50% (SDS-PAGE)

storage temp.

−20°C

General description

Lysenin is a superfamily of certain proteins including lysenin-related protein 1 (LRP-1, lysenin 2) and LRP-2 (lysenin 3).

Application

Lysenin from Eisenia foetida has been used to treat B cells and study lysenin′s effect on membrane diacylglycerol (DAG) and surface sphingomyelin (SM).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Lysenin is a 33kDa protein present in the coelomic fluid of the earthworm Eisenia foetida. It interacts with sphingomyelin in cell membranes. In vertebrates, this binding results in cytotoxicity and contraction of smooth muscle in vitro as well as vasodepressor activity and lethality under in vivo conditions.
Lysenin serves as a tool to explore membrane lipid organization. It is known to induce hemolysis in vertebrates and mammalian cells.

Storage Class Code

11 - 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

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