Deoxyribonuclease
Synonyms: DNase
CAS Number: 9003-98-9
Sources of exposure:
Biomedical use
Description:
Deoxyribonuclease (DNase) is an enzyme that catalyzes the degradation of DNA. It is used in pharmaceutical, biomedical, and some personal care applications where controlled DNA breakdown is desired.
Health concerns:
Respiratory Toxicity & Asthmagens
May damage the lungs or trigger asthma.
References
- US National Library of Medicine. PubChem database.