General description

Native, bovine thrombin. Key enzyme that activates factor XIII and converts fibronogen into fibrin.

Native, bovine thrombin. Key enzyme in the coagulation cascade. Converts fibrinogen into fibrin and activates factor XIII, which cross-links and stabilizes the fibrin polymer. Has a pH of 6.0-7.5 in a 7% solution.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Packaging

1 ku in Plastic ampoule

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

Lyophilized from 50 mM Sodium Citrate, 0.2 M NaCl, 0.1% PEG-8000, pH 6.5.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 2 months at -70°C.r>r>r>From Catalog:r>Desc. Field- added "Key enzyme that activates factor XIII and converts fibronogen into fibrin."

Unit Definition

One unit is determined by comparison with a standard curve prepared using the Bureau of Biologics standard thrombin.

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)