Nuclease, micrococcal

Agent Name
Nuclease, micrococcal
CAS Number
9013-53-0
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
Nuclease micrococcal, from Staphylococcus aureus; Mnase; Endonuclease micrococcal; Micrococcal endonuclease; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Category
Enzymes
Description
Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"An enzyme that catalyzes the endonucleolytic cleavage to 3'-phosphomononucleotide and 3'-phospholigonucleotide end-products. It can cause hydrolysis of double- or single-stranded DNA or RNA. (From Enzyme Nomenclature, 1992) EC 3.1.31.1." [ChemIDplus]
Comments
May cause irritation; May cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS] See "ENZYMES."
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