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Carboxypeptidase Inhibitor from potato tuber

lyophilized powder

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About This Item

CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

biological source

plant (white russett potato)

form

lyophilized powder

potency

1.1-6.0 nM Ki [CPB]
1.5-3.5 nM Ki [CPA]

mol wt

apparent mol wt 4.075-4.333 kDa

composition

Protein, ≥35% Lowry

solubility

water: soluble 5 mg/mL, clear

storage temp.

−20°C

Biochem/physiol Actions

Broad-spectrum inhibitor of carboxypeptidases of animal digestive-tract origin, but little or no activity against plant and microbial carboxypeptidases. However, recent results suggest it may play a part in resistance to microbial pathogens by preventing digestion of protein.

Packaging

Package size based on protein content

Unit Definition

One μg of inhibitor protein will inhibit the activity of ≥3 μg of carboxypeptidase A by 50% using hippuryl-L-phenylalanine as substrate at pH 7.5 at 25°C.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing traces of sodium citrate and sodium chloride; balance primarily non-protein components.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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