R-Phycoerythrin

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R-Phycoerythrin Structure
R-Phycoerythrin structure
Common Name R-Phycoerythrin
CAS Number 11016-17-4 Molecular Weight N/A
Density N/A Boiling Point N/A
Molecular Formula N/A Melting Point N/A
MSDS USA Flash Point N/A
Symbol GHS06 GHS09
GHS06, GHS09
Signal Word Danger

 Use of R-Phycoerythrin


R-Phycoerythrin is a phycobiliproteins could be isolated from Heterosiphonia japonica. R-Phycoerythrin is a potent fluorescent probe contains four chromophore-carrying subunits that exhibits extremely bright red-orange fluorescence. (λex=496 nm, λem=578 nm)[1][2].

 Names

Name R-PHYCOERYTHRIN
Synonym More Synonyms

 R-Phycoerythrin Biological Activity

Description R-Phycoerythrin is a phycobiliproteins could be isolated from Heterosiphonia japonica. R-Phycoerythrin is a potent fluorescent probe contains four chromophore-carrying subunits that exhibits extremely bright red-orange fluorescence. (λex=496 nm, λem=578 nm)[1][2].
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References

[1]. Sun L, et, al. Isolation, purification and characteristics of R-phycoerythrin from a marine macroalga Heterosiphonia japonica. Protein Expr Purif. 2009 Apr;64(2):146-54.

[2]. Huang B, et, al. The experimental research of R-phycoerythrin subunits on cancer treatment: a new photosensitizer in PDT. Cancer Biother Radiopharm. 2002 Feb;17(1):35-42.

 Chemical & Physical Properties

Appearance of Characters ammonium sulfate suspension
Storage condition 2-8°C

 Safety Information

Symbol GHS06 GHS09
GHS06, GHS09
Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statements H301 + H311-H411
Supplemental HS Contact with acids liberates very toxic gas.
Precautionary Statements P273-P280-P301 + P310 + P330-P302 + P352 + P312-P391-P501
Personal Protective Equipment Eyeshields;Gloves
Hazard Codes T+,N,T
Risk Phrases 46-5-26/27/28-32-51/53-23/24/25-24/25
Safety Phrases 53-36/37/39-45-61-60-36/37-28
RIDADR UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany 3

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 Synonyms

MFCD00081950