Not available outside of the UK & Ireland.

Application

Reagent for the modification of cysteine residues in proteins. Used in protein sequencing (including by Sanger in sequencing bovine insulin) to prevent oxidation of -SH sidechains.

Reagent for the modification of cysteine residues in proteins. Used to induce animal osteoarthritis model system, which mimics both symptoms and histopathology of the human disease.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Used to induce osteoarthritis-like lesions and functional impairment in rats, for testing of chondroprotective agents and diagnostic imaging techniques.

Packaging

25, 100 g in glass bottle