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
- UPC:
- 41142016
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 164598-50U
