General description

Native lactate dehydrogenase from porcine heart. A tetrameric enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of pyruvate to lactate. The overall equilibrium of this reaction favors lactate formation. Note: 1KU = 1000 units.

Native lactate dehydrogenase from porcine heart. A tetrameric enzyme that catalyzes the reversible conversion of pyruvate to lactate. The overall equilibrium of this reaction favors lactate formation. Has an optimal pH of 7.0 and a pI of 4.6. Note: 1KU = 1000 units.

Note: 1 KU = 1000 units

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Kornberg, A. 1995. Methods Enzymol.1, 441

Packaging

50 ku in Plastic ampoule

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, refrigerate (4°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 24 h at 4°C. Do not freeze solutions.

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause the oxidation of one micromole of NADH per minute at 25°C, pH 7.4

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will oxidize 1.0 µmol NADH per min at 25°C, pH 7.4.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)