Description

Aminopeptidase From Aeromonas proteolytica is a highly specific metalloenzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of N-terminal amino acid residues from peptides and proteins. This product is valued for its robust activity and stability, making it a critical reagent for precise biochemical analysis and protein sequencing. It is essential for research and industrial applications in biotechnology, pharmaceutical development, and food science where controlled proteolysis is required.

Application

• Protein Sequencing and Characterization: Used for N-terminal amino acid analysis and determining protein primary structure.
• Biopharmaceutical Processing: Employed in the controlled cleavage of fusion proteins and the modification of therapeutic peptides.
• Food Science & Flavor Development: Applied in the hydrolysis of food proteins to generate flavor peptides or reduce bitterness.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Serves as a key enzymatic component in diagnostic assays for amino acid metabolism.
• Biochemical Research: A fundamental tool for studying enzyme kinetics, substrate specificity, and metalloprotease mechanisms.
• Industrial Biotechnology: Utilized in biocatalytic processes for the synthesis or modification of amino acid-based compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Aminopeptidase From Aeromonas proteolytica
CAS No.	37288-67-8
Molecular Formula	N/A (Enzyme)
Molecular Weight	~29.5 kDa (Monomer)
Synonyms	Aeromonas proteolytica aminopeptidase; AAP; Bacterial Leucine Aminopeptidase; LAP; EC 3.4.11.10; Leucine Aminopeptidase (Microbial); Zinc Aminopeptidase; Aminopeptidase I; 3.4.11.10
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Quality Control

Our enzyme products are manufactured and tested under stringent quality systems to ensure high purity, specific activity, and batch-to-batch consistency. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing parameters such as activity units, protein content, and purity. We adhere to relevant quality guidelines suitable for research and industrial use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C or below. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature before opening to minimize moisture absorption.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Lyophilized powder or solution
Specific Activity	≥ [Value] units/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ [Value] %
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ [Value] %
pH Optimum	~8.0 - 9.0
Temperature Optimum	~45 - 55 °C
Metal Ion Requirement	Zinc (Zn²⁺)
Inhibitors	EDTA, 1,10-Phenanthroline
Solubility	Soluble in water or buffer

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