Target
CTSB / Cathepsin B
Synonyms
CTSB | Cathepsin B1 | Cathepsin B | Cathepsins B | CPSB | Cysteine protease | Preprocathepsin B | APP secretase | APPS
Conjugations
Unconjugated
Applications
- Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate - Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
Predicted Molecular Weight
The recombinant human CTSB existing as the proform consists of 332 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 37.2 kDa. rhCTSB migrates with the molecular weight of 36 and 43 kDa as the proform and mature form rspectively in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Expression System
HEK 293 Cells
Purification
> 97 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Bio-Activity
Measured by its ability to cleave the fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-LR-AMC. The specific activity is >2,500 pmoles/min/µg.
Endotoxin
Less than 1.0 EU/µg protein (determined by LAL method).
Presentation
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4, with 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Reconstitution
Please refer to included instructions for detailed information.
Storage
Aliquot and store at -20°C to -80°C for one year. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Restrictions
For research use only. Intended for use by laboratory professionals.
Guarantee
This protein carries the LSBio 100% Guarantee.
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