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Aminopeptidase M, Porcine Kidney

Synonym(s):

Aminopeptidase M, Porcine Kidney, Alanyl aminopeptidase, Aminopeptidase M, Aminopeptidase N

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CAS Number:
Enzyme Commission number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.54

biological source

Porcine kidney

Quality Level

form

suspension (crystalline)

manufacturer/tradename

Calbiochem®

storage condition

OK to freeze

color

white

solubility

physiological buffer: soluble
water: soluble

foreign activity

Oxidases ≤3%

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

2-8°C

General description

Aminopeptidase M (APM) is abundantly found in brush border membranes of the kidney, small intestine, placenta, and liver. It is a type II integral membrane protein, known as ectoenzyme.

Application

Aminopeptidase M, porcine kidney has been used:
  • to test and identify the peaks containing d-residue in the allatotropin-related peptide (ATRP)
  • to study its oxidative inactivation of enzyme activity, and to screen MIRA ingredients
  • for the proteolysis of isolevuglandins (IsoLGs) proteins

Biochem/physiol Actions

Aminopeptidase M (APM) is implicated in terminating the actions of certain neuropeptides, like the enkephalins and angiotensin III in the brain. It also metabolizes specific vasoactive peptides. It functions as a receptor for certain viruses, such as coronavirus 229E. APM is a nonspecific peptidase, which rapidly breaks down l-residue peptides.

Packaging

Please refer to vial label for lot-specific concentration.

Warning

Toxicity: Harmful (C)

Unit Definition

One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme that will hydrolyze 1 µmol of Leu-pNA per min at 37°C, pH 7.2.

Physical form

Crystalline suspension in 3.2 M (NH₄)₂SO₄, 10 mM MgCl₂, 10 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5.

Other Notes

Wachsmuth, E.E., et al. 1966. Biochemistry5, 169.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Handbook of Proteolytic Enzymes (2012)
Oral Delivery of Peptide Formulations and Their Cellular Evaluation
Patil S, et al.
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics, 27(4), 2831-2844 (2021)
James W Checco et al.
The Journal of biological chemistry, 293(43), 16862-16873 (2018-09-09)
l- to d-residue isomerization is a post-translational modification (PTM) present in neuropeptides, peptide hormones, and peptide toxins from several animals. In most cases, the d-residue is critical for the biological function of the resulting d-amino acid-containing peptide (DAACP). Here, we
Valery N Yermalitsky et al.
Analytical biochemistry, 566, 89-101 (2018-11-21)
Isolevuglandins (IsoLGs) are a family of highly reactive 4-ketoaldehydes formed by lipid peroxidation that modify the lysyl residues of cellular proteins. Modification of proteins by IsoLGs have been shown to contribute to disease processes such as the development of hypertension.

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