HEP, Li White solid. HYGROSCOPIC. Preservative-free, non-sterile. Highly sulfated dextrorotatory mucopolysaccharide with specific anticoagulant properties. Inhibits the IP3-activated Ca2+ release channel of the endoplasmic reticulum. Reported to activate the ryanodine receptor. Activity: ≥140 USP units/mg dry weight. RTECS MI0700000, CAS 9045-22-1. M.W. 13,500-15,000. Note: 1 KU = 1000 units. Merck Index: 14, 4653 Ref.: Seuwen, K., and Boddeke, H.G. 1995. Br. J. Pharmacol. 114, 1613. Ehrlich, B.E., et al. 1994. Trends Pharmacol. Sci. 15,145. R: 22; S: 36 |