Description

Hemolysin, Kanagawa is a specialized biochemical reagent, a pore-forming toxin primarily associated with *Vibrio parahaemolyticus*. This compound is critical for research and diagnostic applications focused on bacterial pathogenicity and food safety. It is essential for laboratories in the pharmaceutical, clinical diagnostics, and food microbiology sectors studying hemolytic activity, toxin mechanisms, and bacterial virulence factors.

Application

• Microbiological Research: Used as a key reagent to study the hemolytic mechanisms, pore-forming activity, and virulence of *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* and related pathogens.
• Clinical Diagnostics: Employed in the development and validation of diagnostic assays for detecting Kanagawa phenomenon-positive strains, which are often linked to clinical disease.
• Food Safety Testing: Applied in research and quality control protocols to assess the potential pathogenicity of *V. parahaemolyticus* isolates from seafood and environmental samples.
• Toxinology Studies: Serves as a reference standard in investigations of bacterial toxin structure, function, and neutralization strategies.
• Vaccine & Therapeutic Development: Utilized in research aimed at developing antitoxins, vaccines, or inhibitory compounds targeting pathogenic vibrios.
• Academic & Institutional Teaching: A valuable tool for advanced microbiology and immunology courses demonstrating specific bacterial toxin effects.

Basic Information

Product Name	Hemolysin, Kanagawa
CAS No.	107935-42-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Thermostable Direct Hemolysin (TDH); Kanagawa Phenomenon Hemolysin; Vibrio parahaemolyticus Hemolysin; TDH Toxin; KP Toxin; Vp-TDH; Thermostable Direct Haemolysin
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Hemolysin, Kanagawa is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is subjected to rigorous purity and potency testing, including activity assays. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (Activity)	Positive hemolytic activity assay
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90%
Protein Content	≥ 80%
Biological Activity	Defined hemolytic units/mg
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.