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Mucin - Manual

Source:
Bovine Submaxillary Gland
CAS:
84195-52-8
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Mucins are the glycoproteins in epithelial mucous secretions; their protective function is due to their high viscosity. Svennerholm (1963) describes the preparation of sialic acids from mucin.

Characteristics of Mucin from Bovine Submaxillary Gland:

Composition

Tettamanti and Pigman (1968) separated BSM into major and minor components and determined the amino acids of the protein moiety (36.6% of the molecule). Besides sialic acid and N-acetyl-galactosamine they reported small amounts of fructose and galactose. Bettelheim et al. (1972) report the carbohydrate content to be 56.7% and the molecular shape to be that of a stiff rod. Downs and Pigman (1969) and Pigman et al. (1973) suggest the possibility of a repeating glycopeptide structure.

Characteristics of Mucin
Molecular Weight

400,000 (Downs and Pigman 1969). 4,000,000 by light-scattering (Bettelheim et al. 1962).

Stability

Stable indefinately at 2 - 8° C. Protect from moisture.

Mucin Products

Description
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Description
Mucin
Source:
Bovine Submaxillary Gland
A dry powder prepared by the method of Nisizawa, K., and Pigman, W.: Arch. Oral. Biol., 1, 161 (1959). Suitable as a substrate for neuraminidase.
Store at 2-8°C. PROTECT FROM MOISTURE.
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Activity
Code
MU
LS002975
100 mg
$42.00
LS002976
500 mg
$155.00
LS002978
Bulk
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