Description
Chondroitinase C acts upon chondroitin sulfate C, releasing unsatuRated 6-sulfated disaccharides. The enzyme also acts on hyaluronic acid, producing unsatuRated nonsulfated disaccharides. The enzyme is strongly inhibited by NaCl, Fe2+, Co2+ and phosphate ions.
Abbr
Chondroitinase C, Native (Flavobacterium heparinum)
Alias
Chondroitin C lyase
Source
Flavobacterium heparinum
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 4.2.2.x
Activity
> 200 units/mg solid
Unit Definition
One unit will form 0.1 μmole of unsaturated uronic acid per hr at pH 8.0 at 25°C using chondroitin sulfate C as substrate.
Synonyms
EC 4.2.2.x,; 60184-91-0; Chondroitinase C; Chondroitin C lyase