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Description
- Pepsin is a peptidase used to digest proteins. It is commonly used in the preparation of Fab fragments from antibodies. Pepsin, from porcine gastric mucosa, has been used to hydrolyze dry cervical samples in mice. Pepsin, an acid protease, contains a proteolytic enzyme. Pepsin contains the “cathepsin” component which has milk curdling activity. It has a broad range of substrate activity and demonstrates an esterase acitivity. It generally attacks peptide bonds.
Specifications
Specifications
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | ∽ 35,000 |
| pH Range | 2.5-4.5 (2% aq soln) |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Source | Porcine |
| Storage Requirements | Room Temperature |
| Product Type | Proteins, Enzymes & Peptides |
| Form | Lyophilized |
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