Description

Cathepsin R is a proteolytic enzyme belonging to the cysteine cathepsin family, playing a crucial role in intracellular protein degradation and turnover. Its specific activity makes it a valuable biochemical tool for research into lysosomal function, protein processing, and disease mechanisms. This high-purity enzyme is essential for researchers and developers in the fields of biochemical research, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic assay formulation.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific protease in studies of lysosomal biology, antigen presentation, and apoptosis.
• Pharmaceutical Screening: Employed as a target enzyme in high-throughput screening assays for the discovery of novel protease inhibitors.
• Proteomics: Utilized for controlled protein digestion and peptide mapping in mass spectrometry-based protein analysis.
• Diagnostic Development: Serves as a key component in the development of enzymatic activity assays for research and clinical diagnostics.
• Cell Biology Studies: Applied in experiments investigating intracellular protein degradation pathways and cathepsin-mediated signaling.
• Enzyme Characterization: Used as a standard or reference material for the study of cysteine protease kinetics and specificity.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Cathepsin R
CAS No.	71950-14-6
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cathepsin R; Cathepsin O; Cathepsin O2; CTSO; EC 3.4.22.42; Cysteine protease Cathepsin O; Cathepsin O (Human)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cathepsin R is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high enzymatic activity. Each lot is characterized for purity and specific activity using advanced analytical techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, activity, and stability is provided with every shipment to support your research and compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (Activity)	Conforms
Specific Activity	> 50 units/mg protein
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Protein Content (Bradford)	Contact for details
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/μg

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