Proteinase K

  • Catalog number
    RP107B
  • Price
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  • Size
    4X1 ml (20 mg / ml)
  • Shipping Conditions
    under blue or dry-ice
  • Storage Temperature
    at -20°C
  • Gene
    Proteinase K s a broad-spectrum serine protease. The enzyme was discovered in 1974 in extracts of the fungus Engyodontium album (formerly Tritirachium album).Proteinase K is able to digest hair (keratin), hence, the name "Proteinase K". The predominant site of cleavage is the peptide bond adjacent to the carboxyl group of aliphatic and aromatic amino acids with blocked alpha amino groups. It is commonly used for its broad specificity. This enzyme belongs to Peptidase family S8. The molecular weight of Proteinase K is 28,900 Daltons (28.9 kDa).
  • Gene target
  • Short name
    Proteinase K
  • Alternative name
    Proteinase K
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