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Hirudin

  • Source: Leech
  • CAS No: 8001-27-2
  • Specification: 300 to 600ATU/G or as your requirement
  • Appearance:Brown powder
  • Custom capsule available
  • OEM ODM available

    Feature

    Hirudin is an anticoagulant protein that occurs naturally in the saliva of Hirudo medicinalis. This substance is composed of 66 to 66 amino acids. Currently, 7 isomers have been isolated and it has the advantages of high activity and stable structure.
    The saliva of live leeches contains a variety of anticoagulant components. Such as hirudin, hirudin-PA, antithrombin, heparin. In addition, it also contains enzymes and enzyme inhibitors, a variety of amino acids and trace elements.
    Due to the controllable production and purity of recombinant hirudin, its clinical application is more extensive.

    Specification-COA

    ItemsSpecificationsResult
    Assay≥580IU/Gram600IU/Gram
    AppearanceBrownish grey powderComplies
    Odor & tasteCharacteristicsComplies
    Mesh size100% pass 80meshComplies
    SolubilitySoluble in waterComplies
    Loss on drying≤5.0%1.12%
    Heavy metals<20ppmComplies
    Total Plate Count:<1000cfu/gComplies
    Yeast & Mold:<100cfu/gNegative
    E.Coli:NegativeComplies
    S. Aureus:NegativeComplies
    Salmonella:NegativeComplies

    What are the benefits of hirudin?

    1. Used as an anticoagulant. In medicine, it is used to prevent or treat blood clots. It prevents blood from clotting by inhibiting thrombin.
      It specifically binds to thrombin and blocks its activity, making it a direct thrombin inhibitor.
    2. Used in scientific research.
      For laboratory research on blood coagulation, as well as coagulation tests.
    3. Improve microcirculation and promote metabolism.

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