Properties
Unit Definition
One unit will liberate 1.0 μmole of N-acetylneuraminic acid per min at pH 5.0 at 37 °C using NAN-lactose or bovine submaxillary mucin, unless otherwise specified. Prices based on units using NAN-lactose as substrate.
Form
buffered aqueous solution
Purity
Type III, buffered aqueous solution, 0.2 μm filtered, 1-5 units/mg protein (Lowry, using NAN-lactose)
Applications
Neuraminidase from Clostridium perfringens has been used to evaluate the binding properties of iodine toxin by fluorescence activated cell counting. It can promote the release of influenza virus.
