Heparin, =100 U/mg, 50 mg

Heparin is a polymer classified as a mucopolysaccharide or a glycosoaminoglycan. It is biosynthesized and stored in mast cells of various mammalian tissues, particularly liver, lung and mucosa. Application Notes Heparin is typically used as an anticoagulant. It binds to antithrombin III, a naturally occurring plasma protease inhibitor, accelerating the rate at which antithrombin III inhibits coagulation proteases (factor Xa and thrombin). Usage Statement Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. Key Applications Anticoagulant

Typical Working Concentration : The amount of heparin needed to prevent coagulation in whole blood is between 20 units and 50 units per mL of whole blood. Typically the sodium salt is used in most blood collection.