Description
Key facts
CAS number:26305-03-3,
Purity:>90%,
Form:SolidSee storage information,
Molecular weight:685.9 Da,
Molecular formula:C34H63N5O9,
PubChem:5478883,
Nature:Synthetic,
Solubility:Soluble in ethanol to 1 mg/ml with heating,
Biochemical name:Pepstatin,
Canonical smiles:CC(C)CC(C(CC(=O)O)O)NC(=O)C(C)NC(=O)CC(C(CC(C)C)NC(=O)C(C(C)C)NC(=O)C(C(C)C)NC(=O)CC(C)C)O,
Isomeric smiles:C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)[C@H](CC(=O)O)O)NC(=O)C[C@@H]([C@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)[C@H](C(C)C)NC(=O)[C@H](C(C)C)NC(=O)CC(C)C)O,
InChi:InChI=1S/C34H63N5O9/c1-17(2)12-23(37-33(47)31(21(9)10)39-34(48)30(20(7)8)38-27(42)14-19(5)6)25(40)15-28(43)35-22(11)32(46)36-24(13-18(3)4)26(41)16-29(44)45/h17-26,30-31,40-41H,12-16H2,1-11H3,(H,35,43)(H,36,46)(H,37,47)(H,38,42)(H,39,48)(H,44,45)/t22-,23-,24-,25-,26-,30-,31-/m0/s1,
InChiKey:FAXGPCHRFPCXOO-LXTPJMTPSA-N,
IUPAC Name:(3S,4S)-3-hydroxy-4-[[(2S)-2-[[(3S,4S)-3-hydroxy-6-methyl-4-[[(2S)-3-methyl-2-[[(2S)-3-methyl-2-(3-methylbutanoylamino)butanoyl]amino]butanoyl]amino]heptanoyl]amino]propanoyl]amino]-6-methylheptanoic acid
Product details:
This product is manufactured by BioVision, an Abcam company and was previously called 1732 Pepstatin A. 1732-100 is the same size as the 100 mg size of ab141416.
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-The product can be stored for up to 12 months
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Pepsin Cathepsin D Cathepsin L/MEP Renin and ADAM9 are proteolytic enzymes involved in various physiological processes. Pepsin a well-known aspartyl protease weights around 35 kDa and plays a role in the digestive system by breaking down proteins in the stomach. It originates from pepsinogen secreted by gastric chief cells and becomes active in the acidic environment of the stomach. Cathepsin D another aspartate protease is present in lysosomes and has a mass of approximately 48 kDa. It gets involved in protein degradation within cellular compartments. Cathepsin L weighing around 24 kDa functions in protein catabolism within lysosomes and extracellular matrix remodeling apart from the other two Renin begins the renin-angiotensin system involved in blood pressure regulation. It generates angiotensin I from angiotensinogen and is secreted by kidney juxtaglomerular cells. ADAM9 a membrane-anchored metalloprotease is expressed across several tissues including the heart and kidneys participating in shedding cell surface proteins.
Biological function summary
These proteases influence various cell functions beyond their mechanical actions. Pepsin facilitates protein digestion critical for nutrient absorption and metabolism. Cathepsin D plays a role in apoptosis and neurodegeneration contributing to cellular homeostasis and response to stress. Cathepsin L affects immune responses through antigen processing and presentation. Renin integral to the renin-angiotensin system controls fluid balance and blood pressure with effects on cardiovascular health. ADAM9 involved in cell signaling modulates cell-cell interactions and influences the inflammatory response particularly important in wound healing and tissue remodeling processes.
Pathways
These proteases participate in significant biological pathways essential for maintaining physiological balance. Pepsin through protein catabolism links to metabolic pathways that provide energy from nutrients. Cathepsin D interacts with the apoptosis pathway and is involved in lysosomal degradation pathways. Cathepsin L part of immune response pathways facilitates antigen processing in the adaptive immune system. Renin directly engages in the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone pathway affecting cardiovascular functions and blood pressure. ADAM9 connects to the Notch signaling pathway important for cell differentiation and communication. These pathways demonstrate the interconnected roles of these proteases with other proteins like angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs).
These proteases associate with significant health conditions. Pepsin as part of excessive acid release can contribute to peptic ulcers and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Cathepsin D has links to neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer's disease where dysregulated proteolysis affects neuronal survival. Cathepsin L connects to cancers given its role in degrading extracellular matrix components which aid tumor metastasis. Renin's dysregulation associates with hypertension where its excessive activity leads to elevated blood pressure through continued angiotensin production. ADAM9 has connections to cancer particularly in promoting tumor invasiveness due to its role in modulating cell surface receptors. These proteases highlight critical points in pathogenesis where they interlink with proteins like amyloid precursor protein (APP) in Alzheimer's or interleukins in inflammation-related conditions.
