Cathepsin H; Human Liver

General description

Native cathepsin H from human liver. Functions both as an aminopeptidase and as an endopeptidase. Involved in catabolism of proteins in the lysosomal system.

Note: 1 mU = 1 milliunit.

Cathepsin H, Human Liver, CAS 60748-73-4, is native cathepsin H from human liver that functions both as an aminopeptidase and as an endopeptidase.

Legal Information

CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Other Notes

Kurata, M., et al. 2001. J. Biochem. (Tokyo).130, 857.Taniguchi, K., et al. 1993. Brain Res.601, 143.Erickson, A. 1989. J. Cell. Biochem.40, 31.Schwartz, W.N., and Barrett, A.J. 1980. Biochem. J. 191, 487.

Packaging

25 µg in Plastic ampoule

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Physical form

In 100 mM NaCl, 20 mM sodium acetate buffer, 1 mM EDTA, pH 4.5.

Preparation Note

Prepared from tissue of individuals that have been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will hydrolyze 1.0 µmol H-Arg-βNA per min at 40°C, pH 6.8.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)