Description
L-Asparaginase was purified from E. coli ASI.357
Source
E. coli
Purity
Greater than 96.0% as determined by:
(a) Analysis by RP-HPLC.
(b) Analysis by SDS-PAGE.
Formulation
The enzyme was lyophilized with no additives.
Reconstitution
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized L-Asparaginase in 18MOhm water at 1 mg/ml.
Shipping
At ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at the temperature recommended below.
Storage/Expiration
Two years when stored at -20°C, 2 weeks at 4°C.
Physical Appearance
Sterile filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Summary
L-Asparaginase is an enzyme that depletes L-Asparagine “an important nutrient for cancer cells” resulting in cancer/tumor cell starvation. L-asparaginase is an anti-tumor agent derived from E.coli.,which can inhibit the growth of malignant cells. It is used mainly for the induction of remission in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Because of the lymph node origin of malignant B cells in Multiple Myeloma, L-Asparagine is an essential amino acid for their cell metabolism, and, consequently, L-Asparaginase may be of value in managing the disease. The rationale behind asparaginase is that it takes advantage of the fact that ALL cellsare unable to synthesize the non-essential amino acidasparagine whereas normal cells are able to make their own asparagine. These leukemic cells depend on circulating asparagine. Asparaginase however catalyzes the conversion of L-asparagine to aspartic acid and ammonia. This deprives the leukemic cell of circulating asparagine.
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