Mouse Cathepsin B PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit

• Background:

  Cathepsin B is an enzymatic protein belonging to the peptidase or protease families. In humans, it is coded by the CTSB gene.1, 2 And this gene is mapped to chromosome 8p22.3 The protein encoded by this gene is a lysosomal cysteine proteinase composed of a dimer of disulfide-linked heavy and light chains, both produced from a single protein precursor. It is a member of the peptidase C1 family. Cathepsin B was once suspected as a candidate protease participating in the conversion of beta-amyloid precursor protein into the amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's disease patients. However, this function is now known to be mediated by BACE1 protease. It is now thought that cathepsin B can degrade beta-amyloid precursor protein into harmless fragments. Thus, it is conceivable cathepsin B may play a pivotal role in the natural defense against Alzheimer's disease.4 Overexpression of cathepsin B has been associated with esophageal adenocarcinoma and other tumors. At least five transcript variants encoding the same protein have been found for this gene. The standard product used in this kit is recombinant mouse Cathepsin B with the molecular mass of 37KDa.

• Description:

  Mouse Cathepsin B PicoKine® Quick ELISA Kit (120 minutes, 96 Tests) . Quantitate Mouse Ctsb in cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) . Sensitivity: 5pg/ml. The brand Picokine indicates this is a premium quality ELISA kit. Each Picokine kit delivers precise quantification, high sensitivity, and excellent reproducibility. Only our most reliable and effective kits qualify as Picokine, guaranteeing top-tier results for your assays.

• Synonyms:

  Cathepsin B;3.4.22.1; Cathepsin B1; Cathepsin B light chain; Cathepsin B heavy chain; Ctsb

• Gene Name:

  Cathepsin B

• UniProt:

  P10605

• Reactivity:

  Mouse

• Cross Reactivity:

  There is no detectable cross-reactivity with other relevant proteins.

• Immunogen:

  Expression system for standard: NS0; Immunogen sequence: H18-F339

• Applications:

  ELISA

• Sample Type:

  Cell culture supernatants, cell lysates, serum and plasma (heparin, EDTA) .

• Detection Range:

  156 pg/ml - 10,000 pg/ml

• Sensitivity:

  <5 pg/ml

• Storage Conditions:

  Store at 4°C for 6 months. (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Refrigerate upon receipt.)

• Other Gene Names:

  CTSB

• Protein Name:

  Cathepsin B