Description

Cucurbita Maxima Trypsin Inhibitor Iii is a specific, high-purity proteinase inhibitor isolated from pumpkin seeds. This compound is valued for its potent and selective inhibition of trypsin, a key serine protease, making it an essential biochemical tool for research and diagnostic applications. It is primarily utilized by researchers in life sciences, pharmaceutical development, and biotechnology for studying proteolytic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and protein interactions.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in enzymatic assays to study trypsin activity and proteolytic cascades.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in drug discovery programs targeting serine proteases for conditions like inflammation and cancer.
• Diagnostic Kit Manufacturing: Incorporated as a key component in diagnostic assays and kits to control background proteolytic activity.
• Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering: Applied to inhibit trypsin and trypsin-like enzymes in cell culture media to prevent unwanted protein degradation.
• Proteomics & Protein Chemistry: Utilized for the selective isolation or identification of trypsin and its substrates in complex protein mixtures.
• Food Science Research: Studied for its potential role as a natural bioactive compound with enzyme-regulating properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cucurbita Maxima Trypsin Inhibitor Iii
CAS No.	79044-57-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cucurbita maxima trypsin inhibitor III; Pumpkin trypsin inhibitor III; Cucurbita maxima serine protease inhibitor; CMTI-III; Trypsin inhibitor from Cucurbita maxima; Squash trypsin inhibitor; Serine proteinase inhibitor; E.C. 3.4.21.4 inhibitor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for biochemical reagents. Each batch is characterized for its inhibitory activity and purity profile. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and identity are available upon request to support your research and quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). For long-term storage, consider desiccation or storage at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (Activity)	≥ 95% (by trypsin inhibition assay)
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 85%
Solubility	Soluble in water and buffer solutions
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%

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