Description

Onchocystatin CAS NO 147652-18-4 is a specialized biochemical compound, a cysteine protease inhibitor, known for its high purity and research-grade quality. This product is critical for applications requiring precise biological activity modulation and reliable, consistent performance. It is primarily utilized by researchers and developers in the life sciences, pharmaceutical R&D, and biotechnology sectors for enzyme inhibition studies and biochemical pathway analysis.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in studies of cysteine protease enzymes to understand their function and regulation.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key reference standard or active component in drug discovery programs targeting protease-related diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagent Formulation: Employed in the development of diagnostic kits and assays that require controlled enzyme activity.
• Cell Culture & Microbiology: Applied in cell-based assays to study apoptosis, protein degradation, and other cellular processes influenced by cysteine proteases.
• Enzyme Characterization: Essential for kinetic studies and the functional characterization of novel proteolytic enzymes in academic and industrial labs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Onchocystatin
CAS No.	147652-18-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Onchocerca Cystatin; Onchocystatin; Cysteine Protease Inhibitor from Onchocerca; Onchocerca volvulus Cystatin; Ov-CPI; Oncho-Cystatin; CPI (Onchocerca)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Onchocystatin is subjected to a comprehensive suite of analytical tests to ensure identity, purity, and biological activity. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity (by HPLC), biological activity, and other critical parameters is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as indicated on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Biological Activity	Conforms to standard
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.