Pepstatin A (C15-1393-041)

General description

M.W.: 685.89

SEQUENCE: isovaleryl-L-Val-L-Val-AHMHA-L-Ala-AHMHA

Biochem/physiol Actions

Inhibitor Type: Protease Inhibitors

Linkage

Replaces: EI9

Physical form

Purity: >90.0%; pale yellow powder; pH (1% solution) 5.2

Storage and Stability

Maintain dry at -20ºC for up to 18 months after date of receipt. Pepstatin A is soluble in either DMSO or ethanol:acetic acid (9:1) at the concentration of 1 mg/mL. Pepstatin A is insoluble in water as well as aqueous buffer at near neutral pH.

NOTE: Aqueous buffer at a slightly alkaline pH is recommended for diluting the reconstituted solution of either of the above organic solvents. If water or acetic acid is used for dilution, Pepstatin A may precipitate from the solution.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

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