Chondroitinase ABC from Proteus vulgaris

Chondroitinase ABC is a lyase with specificity toward chondroitin sulfates and dermatan sulfates - with some minor activity toward hyaluronan. This recombinant version only contains the endolytic chondroitinase, meaning it will not digest the non-reducing ends of proteoglycan substrates. It targets β-(1,4)-linkages between N-acetylgalactosamine and either D-glucuronic acid or L-iduronic acid. The product of digestion is a mixture of Δ 4-unsaturated tetra- and di-saccharides.

Non active Ingredients: Hepes-Sodium salt, NaCl, Trehalose, Imidazole, Glycerol, Water

pH optimum:

• pH 8.0 (chondroitin sulfate)
• pH 6.8 (hyaluronic acid)

Temperature optimum: 37 °C
Activator: 0.05 M acetate 
Inhibitors: 1 mM Zn²⁺ Ni²⁺, Fe²⁺ and Cu²⁺ 

1 unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of unsaturated disaccharides per min at pH 8.0 at 37 °C, using chondroitin sulfate from shark cartilage (C4384) as substrate.

Store the product at -70 °C. When stored unopened at -70 °C, the buffer is stable for at least two years.

This product is for R&D use only. Not for drug, household, or other uses. Please consult the SafetyData Sheet for information regarding hazards and safe handling practices.