Deoxyribonuclease I

Agent Name
Deoxyribonuclease I
CAS Number
9003-98-9
Formula
Unspecified
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Alkaline deoxyribonuclease; Alkaline DNase; DNA depolymerase; DNA endonuclease; DNA nuclease; Deoxyribonuclease; Deoxyribonuclease (pancreatic); Deoxyribonuclease A; Deoxyribonuclease bovine pancreas; Deoxyribonucleic phosphatase; Desoxyribonuclease; DNAase; DNase; DNase I; DNase I, cattle pancreas; DNase, pancreatic; Dnasw; Dornase; Dornava; Dornavac; Endodeoxyribonuclease I; Escherichia coli Endonuclease I; Pancreatic deoxyribonuclease; Pancreatic dornase; Nuclease, deoxyribo-; [ChemIDplus] Pancreatic desoxyribonuclease; [Merck Index] Deoxyribonuclease I, from bovine pancreas; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Enzymes
Description
Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Hydrolyzes DNA; Used as debriding agent and to treat cystic fibrosis (reduces viscosity of sputum); [Merck Index]
Comments
May cause irritation and sensitization; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "ENZYMES."
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