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Cathepsin B, Human Liver

Cathepsin B, Human Liver, CAS 9047-22-7, is a purified native cathepsin B from human liver, purified by affinity chromatography. Upregulated in many types of tumors.

• Synonym(s): Cathepsin B, Human Liver
• CAS Number: 9047-22-7
• Enzyme Commission number: 3.4.22.1 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• UNSPSC Code: 12352202
• NACRES: NA.77

Properties

• biological source: human liver
• Quality Level: 100
• assay: >95% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: liquid
• specific activity: ≥50 units/mg protein
• purified by: affinity chromatography
• manufacturer/tradename: Calbiochem^®
• storage condition: OK to freeze; avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles
• technique(s): activity assay: suitable
• pH range: 3.5—6.0
• suitability: suitable for molecular biology
• application(s): life science and biopharma
• shipped in: wet ice
• storage temp.: −70°C
• Gene Information: human ... CTSB(1508)

Description

General description

Research area: Cell Signaling

Cathepsin B, Human Liver, is a native cathepsin B from human liver, purified by affinity chromatography. Cathepsin B is a lysosomal protease with endo/exopeptidase and a carboxydipeptidase activity. It is also known as cysteine cathepsin and belongs to the C1 family of papain-like enzymes. Cathepsin B like H, L, C, X, F, O and V is ubiquitously expressed in human tissues.

Optimal pH: 3.5-6.0.

Application

Cathepsin B, Human Liver has been used to assess its linker cleavage or proteolytic activity using an LC/MS MRM-based quantitation method.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Cathepsin B facilitates non-specific, bulk proteolysis within the acidic conditions of the endosomal/lysosomal compartment. Here, they break down both intracellular and extracellular proteins. Upregulation and secretion of cathepsin B have been shown to occur in many types of tumors and to correlate positively with their invasive and metastatic capabilities. Cathepsin B is shown to facilitate tumor invasion by dissolving extracellular barriers.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will hydrolyze 1.0 µmol Z-RR-βNA per min at 40°C, pH 6.0 in the presence of DTT.

Physical form

In 50 mM sodium acetate buffer, 1 mM EDTA, pH 5.0.

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).

Other Notes

Kostoulas, G., et al. 1999. FEBS Lett. 455, 286.
Berquim, I.M., and Sloane, B.F. 1996. Adv. Exp. Med. Biol.389, 281.
Keppler, D., et al. 1994. Biochim. Biophys. Acta.1226, 117.
Musil, D., et al. 1991. EMBO J.10, 2321.
Sloane B.F. 1990. Semin. Cancer Biol.1, 137.

Legal Information

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 12 - Non Combustible Liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable