Collagenase is an enzyme that breaks down collagen, mainly used to debride (remove) dead tissue from chronic skin ulcers and severe burns to promote healing. It is also injected to treat fibrotic conditions like Dupuytren’s contracture, Peyronie’s disease, and to reduce cellulite. Additionally, it is used in lab settings to isolate cells from tissues. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Debridement agents. Its therapeutic use is listed as dermatologicals and wound-healing agents. The directory classifies it as a commercial API with a peptide source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Collagenase III and Collagenase enzyme. Its PubChem CID is 75007581.
Collagenase
| CAS No | 9001-12-1 |
|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | C60H100N2 |
| Molecular Weight | 849.4 g/mol |
| Synonyms | 5,6,9,13,17,23,24,27,31,35-decamethyl-10,28-dioctyl-2,20-diazanonacyclo[19.15.0.03,19.05,17.06,14.09,13.023,35.024,32.027,31]hexatriaconta-1(21),2,19-triene |
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Collagenase is an enzyme that breaks down collagen, mainly used to debride (remove) dead tissue from chronic skin ulcers and severe burns to promote healing. It is also injected to treat fibrotic conditions like Dupuytren's contracture, Peyronie’s disease, and to reduce cellulite.
The listed CAS number is 9001-12-1.
The listed molecular formula is C60H100N2.
The listed molecular weight is 849.4 g/mol.
5,6,9,13,17,23,24,27,31,35-decamethyl-10,28-dioctyl-2,20-diazanonacyclo[19.15.0.03,19.05,17.06,14.09,13.023,35.024,32.027,31]hexatriaconta-1(21),2,19-triene.
The source lists Collagenase III and Collagenase enzyme.