Description
Proteolytic activity found in Penicillium roqueforti, P. caseicolum, Aspergillus sojae and A. oryzae. Optimum pH of 5 for digesting various proteins. Strong action on protamine and histones. Insensitive to phosphoramidon. About 20 kDa. A distinct Aspergillus sojae endopeptidase is larger and has a neutral pH optimum. Type example of peptidase family M35. Formerly included in EC 3.4.24.4
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.4.24.39
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Synonyms
Penicillium roqueforti protease II; microbial neutral proteinase II; acid metalloproteinase; neutral proteinase II; Penicillium roqueforti metalloproteinase
Reaction
Preferential cleavage of bonds with hydrophobic residues in P1'; also Asn3┼Gln and Gly8┼Ser bonds in insulin B chain
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.