Cathepsin D Protein (CTSD)

Catalog No. ABIN934502

This Native Cathepsin D protein is produced in Human.

Quick Overview for Cathepsin D Protein (CTSD) (ABIN934502)

Target: Cathepsin D (CTSD)

Protein Type: Native

Biological Activity: Active

Origin: Human

Source: Human

Purity: > 98 % pure

Product Details

Characteristics: Purified native Human Cathepsin D protein
Bioactivity: 300 units/mg -One unit of activity is defined as the amount of enzyme which digests hemoglobin-releasing peptides which are soluble in 10 % TCA. The reaction is measured by an increase of an A280 of 1.0 per 60 minutes at 37o C. Substrate: acid denatured hemoglobin (0.2 % in reaction mixture). Bu er: 0.1 M formate, pH 3.3.
Protein Source: Human plasma

Application Details

Application Notes: Each Investigator should determine their own optimal working dilution for specific applications.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Lyophilized

Reconstitution: Reconstitute with laboratory grade water.

Buffer: Lyophilized from 2 mM Na3PO4, pH 6.5.

Handling Advice: Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.

Storage: -20 °C

Storage Comment: Aliquot and store at -20 °C.

Target Details

Target: Cathepsin D (CTSD)

Alternative Name: Cathepsin D

Background: Cathepsin D is a protein that in humans is encoded by the CTSD gene. This gene encodes a lysosomal aspartyl protease composed of a dimer of disulfide-linked heavy and light chains, both produced from a single protein precursor. .
Description: Human plasma.

Molecular Weight: 42 kDa

Pathways: Peptide Hormone Metabolism