Cat No.
PHAM-226
Description
Asparaginase (EC 3.5.1.1, USAN) or Colaspase (BAN) is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of asparagine to aspartic acid. Asparaginases are enzymes expressed and produced by microorganisms.
Abbr
Asparaginase (E. coli)
Species
Escherichia coli
Form
lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.5.1.1
CAS No.
9015-68-3
Composition
Protein, > 60%
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of ammonia from L-asparagine per min at pH 8.6 at 37 °C.
Applications
Asparaginase is used in enzymatic assays and to convert asparagine to aspartic acid. Asparaginase is used to reduce the formation of acrylamide in starchy food products. It is also used as a chemotherapy agent for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Product A3809 is from Escherichia coli and is provided as a lyophilized powder containing sodium chloride.
Synonyms
EC 3.5.1.1; Asparaginase; Colaspase; L-asparaginase; L-asparagine amidohydrolase
