Description
From the zygomycete fungus Rhizopus chinensis. A similar endopeptidase is found in R. niveus. In peptidase family A1 (pepsin A family).
Form
Liquid or lyophilized powder
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.4.23.21
Storage
Store it at +4 ºC for short term. For long term storage, store it at -20 ºC~-80 ºC.
Synonyms
Rhizopus aspartic proteinase; neurase; Rhizopus acid protease; Rhizopus acid proteinase
Reaction
Hydrolysis of proteins with broad specificity similar to that of pepsin A, preferring hydrophobic residues at P1 and P1'. Clots milk and activates trypsinogen. Does not cleave Gln4-His, but does cleave His10┼Leu and Val12┼Glu in B chain of insulin
Notes
This item requires custom production and lead time is between 5-9 weeks. We can custom produce according to your specifications.