Thermo Scientific Chemicals Mucin, Bovine Submaxillary Gland

Mucin, CAS # 84195-52-8, is a high molecular weight glycoprotein, and is a major constituent of saliva, gastrointestinal juices, and other secretions. It is used as a substrate for the viral enzyme neuraminidase.

Supplier:  Thermo Scientific Chemicals J63859ME

Catalog No. AAJ63859ME

Description

Mucin is used in a study to investigate a galactose-specific lectin from the red marine alga Ptilota filicina. Mucin from bovine submaxillary glands has also been used in a study to investigate the characterization of a unique mucin-like glycoprotein secreted by a human endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line, neuraminidase substrate.

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General Description

• Mucin derived from the bovine submaxillary gland is a glycoprotein present in saliva, gastrointestinal juices, and other secretions that promote cilia lubrication

Application

• Mucin can be used as a source of O-linked oligosaccharides for the viral enzyme, neuraminidase
• Mucins are glycoproteins with roles in immunity and digestion
• In biological research, mucin is used to investigate a galactose-specific lectin from the red marine alga Ptilota filicina
• It is used to investigate the characterization of a unique mucin-like glycoprotein secreted by a human endometrial adenocarcinoma cell line
• It is used as a substrate for recombinant sialidase Gardnerella vaginalis
• It is used in protocols to quantify mucin

Specifications

• For Use With (Application): Neuraminidase Substrate
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 400-4000KDa
• Source: Bovine submaxillary gland
• Regulatory Status: RUO
• Recombinant: Native

• Formulation: Lyophilized powder
• Quantity: 500mg
• Storage Requirements: 2° to 8°C
• Product Type: Mucin, Bovine submaxillary gland
• Form: Lyophilized

RUO – Research Use Only