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CAS number
[39450-01-6]
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Availability
Please contact Gentaur/Genprice to check the latest availability
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Ordering
For ordering the Proteinase K please use the Catalogue ID#49085587 in your purchase order among with the desired quantity, your shipping and billing addresses, as well applicable VAT number. Please contact Gentaur for bulk or larger quantity, a discount may apply.
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Technical files
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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).
