Description
General description
Native calpain-1 from human erythrocytes. Ca²⁺-dependent cysteine proteinase with low Ca²⁺ requirement (half-maximal activation = 2 µM). Participates in the ATP release reaction of platelets stimulated with thrombin.
Packaging
Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.
Physical form
In 20 mM imidazole, 5 mM β-mercaptoethanol, 1 mM EDTA, 1 mM EGTA, 30% glycerol, pH 6.8.
Preparation Note
Following initial thaw, aliquot and freeze (-70°C).
Prepared from blood that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.
Other Notes
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will hydrolyze 1 pmol Suc-LLVY-AMC in 1 min, 25°C using the Calpain Activity Assay Kit, Fluorogenic (Cat. No. QIA120). Note: 1 caseinolytic unit = 1 fluorogenic unit.
Vanderklish, P.W., and Bahr, B.A. 2000. Int. J. Exp. Pathol.81, 323.
Sorimachi, H., et al. 1997. Biochem. J. 328, 721.
Croall, D.E., and McGrody, K.S. 1994. Biochemistry33, 13223.
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Disclaimer
Toxicity: Harmful (C)