178221

α₂-Antiplasmin, Human Plasma

A 452-amino acid glycoprotein present in plasma at about 70 µg/ml.

• Synonym(s): α₂-Protease Inhibitor, Primary Plasmin Inhibitor
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202

Properties

• Quality Level: 100
• Assay: ≥95% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: solid
• specific activity: ≥5 IU/mg protein
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

A 452-amino acid glycoprotein present in plasma at about 70 µg/ml. Efficiently inhibits the plasminogen activator-induced lysis of fibrin clots. Forms a covalent complex with plasmin and inactivates it.

A 452-amino acid glycoprotein present in plasma at about 70 µg/ml. Efficiently inhibits the plasminogen-activator-induced lysis of fibrin clots. Forms a covalent complex with plasmin and inactivates it.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cell permeable: no

Primary Target
Plasminogen activator-induced lysis of fibrin clots

Product does not compete with ATP.

Reversible: no

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One Inhibitory Unit (I.U.) is defined as the amount of enzyme that will inhibit 1 unit plasmin activity using tosyl-Gly-Pro-Lys-pNA as substrate at 25°C, pH 7.8

Physical form

Lyophilized from 200 mM NaCl, 20 mM Bis-Tris, pH 6.4.

Preparation Note

Please refer to the vial label for the lot-specific reconstitution volume.

Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.

Reconstitution

Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.

Other Notes

Schaefer, B.M., et al. 1996. Arch. Dermatol. Res. 288, 122.
Aoki, N., et al. 1980. Blood 55, 483.
Saito, H., et al. 1974. Circ. Res.34, 641.

Legal Information

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

Disclaimer

RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable