General description
A 27-amino acid, cell-permeable peptide encoded by exon 1B of human calpastatin that acts as a potent inhibitor of calpain I and calpain II (IC50 = 20 nM for purified rabbit calpain II). Does not inhibit either papain or trypsin. Blocks the down-regulation of protein kinase Cε (PKCε) in rat pituitary GH4C1 cells stimulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
A 27-amino acid, peptide encoded by exon 1B of human calpastatin that acts as a cell-permeable and potent inhibitor of calpain I and calpain II (IC50 = 20 nM for purified rabbit calpain II). Does not inhibit either papain or trypsin. Blocks the down-regulation of protein kinase Cε (PKCε) in rat pituitary GH4C1 cells stimulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cell permeable: yes
Primary Target
calpain 2
Product does not compete with ATP.
Reversible: no
Target IC50: 20 nM against calpain II
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
Sequence
Ac-Asp-Pro-Met-Ser-Ser-Thr-Tyr-Ile-Glu-Glu-Leu-Gly-Lys-Arg-Glu-Val-Thr-Ile-Pro-Pro-Lys-Tyr-Arg-Glu-Leu-Leu-Ala-NH₂
Physical form
Supplied as a trifluoroacetate salt.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 3 months at -20°C.
Other Notes
Eto, A., et al. 1995. J. Biol. Chem. 270, 25115.
Kawasaki, J., et al. 1989. J. Biochem. 106, 274.
Maki, M., et al. 1989. J. Biol. Chem. 264, 18866.
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
- UPC:
- 51181613
- Condition:
- New
- Weight:
- 1.00 Ounces
- HazmatClass:
- No
- WeightUOM:
- LB
- MPN:
- 208902-500UG