Description
Rhodanese (RHOD) is the principal enzyme involved in hydrogen sulphide (H2S) detoxication in the colonic luman.
Abbr
RHOD, Native (Bovine)
Applications
Rhodanese (RHOD) is an enzyme that converts cyanide to thi ocyanate. RHOD may be useful in ulcerative colitis (UC) research as it has been shown to have detoxifying properties in the colon. Rhodanese is used to study sulfur energy metabolism.
Form
essentially salt-free, lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.8.1.1
Activity
100-300 units/mg solid
Unit Definition
One unit will convert 1.0 μmole of cyanide to thiocyanate per min at pH 8.6 at 25°C.
Synonyms
Rhodanese; EC 2.8.1.1; 9026-04-4; thiosulfate cyanide transsulfurase; thiosulfate thiotransferase; rhodanese; RHOD
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