DESMOSINE Chemical Properties

storage temp. 

2-8°C

solubility 

water: 10 mg/mL

form 

lyophilized

Water Solubility 

water: 10mg/mL

Safety Information

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

WGK 1

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

DESMOSINE Usage And Synthesis

Uses

A novel quaternary pyridinium poly-amino acid present in elastin. Suggested to be responsible for the cross-linking of elastin leading to the formation of insoluble fibers. Urinary excretion of desmosine is a useful indicator of elastin breakdown resulting from increased elastase activity. Absorption max: 268 nm.

Biological Activity

Cell permeable: no', 'Primary Target
Cross-linking of elastin', 'Product does not compete with ATP.', 'Reversible: no