Chondroitinase C from Flavobacterium heparinum, lyophilized powder, >=200 units/mg solid

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Chondroitinase C acts upon chondroitin sulfate C, releasing unsaturated 6-sulfated disaccharides. The enzyme also acts on hyaluronic acid, producing unsaturated nonsulfated disaccharides. The enzyme is strongly inhibited by NaCl, Fe²⁺, Co²⁺ and phosphate ions.

General description

Enzyme Commission (EC) Number 4.2.2.x

Other Notes

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Unit Definition

One unit will form 0.1 µmole of unsaturated uronic acid per hr at pH 8.0 at 25 °C using chondroitin sulfate C as substrate.