Mucin from porcine stomach
SIGMA/M1778 - Type III, bound sialic acid 0.5-1.5 %, partially purified powder
Synonym: MUC
CAS Number: 84082-64-4
EC Number: 282-010-7
MDL Number: MFCD00131629
Product Type: Chemical
| biological source | Porcine stomach |
| composition | bound sialic acid, 0.5-1.5% |
| form | partially purified powder |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| solubility | NaOH: soluble 20 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| technique(s) | microbiological culture: suitable |
| type | Type III |
| Application: | Mucin from porcine stomach was used in studies on the binding site of the galactose-specific agglutinin PA-IL from Pseudomonas aeruginosa. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Mucus forms the protective cover for all epithelial surfaces. The major structural component of mucus is gel-forming mucins. The mucus layer covering the intestinal epithelium has the MUC2 mucin as its central molecule. MUC2 is produced by goblet cells. |
| General description: | Mucins or mucus glycoproteins are the main macromolecular components of mammalian mucus. It was also used in a study to evaluate the sputum smears concentrated by cyto-centrifugation for detection of acid-fast bacilli. |
| Packaging: | 10, 100 g in poly bottle |
| Preparation Note: | Prepared according to the method of Glenister, et al., for use in complex growth media for dental plaque bacteria. |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
| UNSPSC | 12352202 |

