Description
Creatine Kinase BB is concentrated in the brain and lungs Because the CKBB isoenzyme, CPK-1 isoenzyme is predominately found in the brain and lungs, injury to either of these organs (for example, stroke or lung injury due to a pulmonary embolism) are associated with elevated levels of this isoenzyme.
Form
Liquid, 50% Glycerol, 25 mM Imidazole, 1 mM DTE, pH 6.5.
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 2.7.3.2
Contaminants
LDH: < 0.01%
AST/GOT: < 0.01%
Purity
CK-BB: > 99%
CK-MM: < 1%
CK-MB: < 1%
Unit Definition
One unit will transfer one micromole of phosphate from creatine phosphate to ADP per minute at 37°C
Synonyms
CPK-1; CKBB isoenyzme; CK-BB; CKB; creatine kinase, brain; CKBB; creatine kinase B-type; creatine kinase-B; creatine kinase B chain; B-CK; Brain-type creatine kinase; Creatine Kinase BB; BB-CK
