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516360

Pepsin, Porcine Stomach Mucosa

Catalyzes the hydrolysis of aminoacyl-proline to an amino acid and proline. Inhibitors include aliphatic alcohols, pepstatin A, and pH 6.0.

Synonym(s):

Pepsin, Porcine Stomach Mucosa

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CAS Number:
EC Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.25
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Product Name

Pepsin, Porcine Stomach Mucosa, Catalyzes the hydrolysis of aminoacyl-proline to an amino acid and proline. Inhibitors include aliphatic alcohols, pepstatin A, and pH 6.0.

description

Merck USA index - 14, 7146

form

lyophilized

specific activity

≥2000 units/mg protein

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze
desiccated

solubility

10 mM HCl: 0.5 mg/mL

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

Quality Level

Disclaimer

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

General description

Native pepsin from porcine stomach mucosa. Secreted by the mucosal lining of the stomach. Active under acidic conditions. Catalyzes the hydrolysis of aminoacyl-proline to an amino acid and proline. Inhibitors include aliphatic alcohols, pepstatin A, and pH >6.0.

Other Notes

Bergmeyer, H.V. 1984. Methods of Enzymatic Analysis (3rd ed., vol. 5) p. 232, Academic Press, New York.
One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will digest hemoglobin substrates to TCA-soluble products, measured as a change in absorbance at 280 nm of 0.001 per min at 37°C, pH 2.0.

Preparation Note

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

Legal Information

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

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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