Recombinant Human Cathepsin B Protein Summary
Native Cathepsin B
Source:Human liver
Amino Acid Sequence:(P07858)
Biologically Active Protein
CTSB
>95%, by SDS-PAGE
Applications/Dilutions
Unit Definition: >200 units/mg protein. One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that hydrolyzes one nmol Z-Arg-Arg-AFC substrate per minute at 37C pH 6.0 with 10 mM DTT.
Specific activity: 470 units/mg
Specific activity: 470 units/mg
Packaging, Storage & Formulations
Store at -20 to -80C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
Liquid solution containing 50 mM sodium acetate, pH 5.0, with 1 mM EDTA
1 mg/ml
>95%, by SDS-PAGE
Alternate Names for Recombinant Human Cathepsin B Protein
- APP secretase
- APPS
- Cathepsin B
- Cathepsin B1
- CPSBamyloid precursor protein secretase
- CTSB
- cysteine protease
- EC 3.4.22
- EC 3.4.22.1
Background
Cathepsin B is a lysosomal cysteine protease. It is implicated in playing a role in protein degradation, arthritis, apoptosis, and cancer.
Limitations
This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 2 years from date of receipt.