Target
CTSZ / Cathepsin Z
Synonyms
CTSZ | Cathepsin IV | Cathepsin P | Cathepsin Z1 | Carboxypeptidase LB | Cathepsin X | Cathepsin Y | CTSX | Lysosomal carboxypeptidase B | Preprocathepsin P | Cathepsin B2 | Cathepsin Z | Cysteine-type carboxypeptidase
Conjugations
Unconjugated
Applications
- Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate - Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis
Predicted Molecular Weight
The secreted recombinant human CTSZ (pro form) consists of 291 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 33 kDa. The apparent molecular mass of rhCTSZ is approximately 40 kDa in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions due to glycosylation.
Expression System
HEK 293 Cells
Purification
> 97 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Bio-Activity
Measured by its ability to cleave the fluorogenic peptide substrate, Mca-RPPGFSAFK (Dnp)-OH. The specific activity is >800 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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