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α1-Antitrypsin, Human Plasma
α₁-Antitrypsin, CAS 9041-92-3, is a protease inhibitor of the serpin superfamily. Inhibits elastase, cathepsin G, and proteinase 3.
Synonym(s):
α1-Antitrypsin, Human Plasma, α₁-AT, α₁-Proteinase Inhibitor, 3.5S α₁-Glycoprotein
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description
Merck USA index - 14, 719
Assay
≥95% (SDS-PAGE)
form
solid
manufacturer/tradename
Calbiochem®
storage condition
OK to freeze
solubility
water: soluble
shipped in
ambient
storage temp.
−20°C
General description
A single polypeptide chain of 394 amino acids and three carbohydrate side chains linked to asparagine residues present at about 290 mg/100 ml in acute phase plasma. Serine protease inhibitor that also acts as a major physiological regulator of elastase. Inhibitor of neutrophil elastase, cathepsin G, and proteinase 3.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: no
Primary Target
serine proteases
serine proteases
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Physical form
Lyophilized from 300 mM NaCl, 30 mM sodium phosphate buffer, pH 6.5.
Preparation Note
Please refer to vial label for lot-specific volume prior to lyophilization.
Prepared from plasma that has been shown by certified tests to be negative for HBsAg and for antibodies to HIV and HCV.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution aliquot and freeze (-70°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -70°C.
Analysis Note
>=75% inhibition with active-site titrated porcine trypsin using benzoyl-Arg-p-nitroanilide (Bz-Arg-pNA) as the substrate.
Other Notes
Coakley, R.J., et al. 2001. Am. J. Med. Sci.321, 33.
Travis, J., and Salvesen, G.S. 1983. Annu. Rev. Biochem.52, 655.
Travis, J., and Salvesen, G.S. 1983. Annu. Rev. Biochem.52, 655.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Disclaimer
RESEARCH USE ONLY. This product is regulated in France when intended to be used for scientific purposes, including for import and export activities (Article L 1211-1 paragraph 2 of the Public Health Code). The purchaser (i.e. enduser) is required to obtain an import authorization from the France Ministry of Research referred in the Article L1245-5-1 II. of Public Health Code. By ordering this product, you are confirming that you have obtained the proper import authorization.
Storage Class Code
11 - Combustible Solids
WGK
WGK 3
Flash Point(F)
Not applicable
Flash Point(C)
Not applicable
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