General description

Note: 1 KU = 1000 units.

Native superoxide dismutase from bovine erythrocytes. Essential component of biological defense against toxic effects of oxygen. Catalyzes the dismutation of superoxide radicals to oxygen and H₂O₂.

Legal Information

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

Other Notes

Tilly, J.L. and Tilly, K.I. 1995. Endocrinology136, 242.Sharonov, B.P. and Churilova, I.V. 1992. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.189, 1129.Britton, L., et al. 1978. J. Bacteriol. 134, 229.Keele, B.B., et al. 1971. J. Biol. Chem.246, 2875.McCord, J.M. and Fridovich, I. 1969. J. Biol. Chem.244, 6049.

Packaging

50 ku in Glass bottle

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C).

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will cause a 50% inhibition in the rate of reduction of cytochrome c at 25°C, pH 7.8.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)