Functions in inflammation. Can cleave a variety of proteins, including fibrous elastin, collagen, clotting factors, TNF-α , and α 1- antichymotrypsin. Because of its potential roles in inflammatory diseases such as emphysema and cystic fibrosis, it is a target for drug discovery.
Product Details
| Alternative Name: | Leukocyte elastase, LE |
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| Source: | Isolated from human neutrophils. Active enzyme. |
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| UniProt ID: | P08246 |
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| Purity: | ≥95% (SDS-PAGE). Although this is in highly purified form, and the source material tested negative for HbsAg, anti-HBc, anti-HCV, and anti-HIV-1 and -2, handle this product with all due precautions. |
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| Specific Activity: | 20-22 U/mg protein. One unit will hydrolyze 1.0 μmole of MeOSuc-Ala-Ala-Pro-Val-pNA (Prod. No. BML-P213) per minute, at 25°C in 100mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5 with 500 mM NaCl. |
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| Application Notes: | Useful for inhibitor screening, kinetic studies, and cleavage of substrates in vitro or in tissue culture. |
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| Reconstitution: | Reconstitute with 50mM sodium acetate, pH 5.5, with 150mM sodium chloride to the original volume, followed by gentle mixing to ensure adequate homogenization. |
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| Shipping: | Dry Ice |
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| Long Term Storage: | -20°C |
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| Use/Stability: | This enzyme is stable when stored under the above conditions. Procedures such as dilution of the enzyme followed by refreezing could lead to loss of activity. |
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| Handling: | Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -80°C. |
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| Scientific Background: | Neutrophil elastase, a serine protease found in polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs), functions in inflammation. |
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| Regulatory Status: | RUO - Research Use Only |
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