02191378-CF | CAS 11003-57-9 | Desmosine | MPBIO
Key Features and Details
Desmosine
| SKU | 02191378-CF |
| Application Notes | Desmosine is responsible for the cross-linking of elastin leading to the formation of insoluble fibers. Urinary excretion of desmosine is a useful indicator of elastin breakdown resulting from increased elastase activity. It also acts as a biomarker of elastin degradation in chronic obstructive. |
| Base Catalog Number | 191378 |
| CAS # | 11003-57-9 |
| Format | Solid |
| Molecular Weight | 526.611 g/mol |
| Preparation Method | Desmosine is prepared according to the method of Starcher et al. from hydrolyzed neck ligament by solvent extraction and chromatography on Dowex 50. |
| Purity | 99% |
| Source | Bovine Neck Ligament |
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