Description

Sericystatin CAS NO 80209-89-8 is a specialized biochemical compound, a cysteine protease inhibitor originally isolated from silkworm. This product matters for researchers and developers in life sciences seeking to modulate proteolytic activity with high specificity. It is needed by professionals in pharmaceutical R&D, biochemical research, and diagnostic assay development for studying enzyme mechanisms and pathway regulation.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a specific inhibitor in enzymatic studies to investigate the function of cysteine proteases.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard or lead compound in drug discovery programs targeting protease-related diseases.
• Diagnostic Reagents: Employed in the formulation of diagnostic kits and assays that require controlled protease activity.
• Cell Culture & Tissue Engineering: Applied in vitro to inhibit specific proteases that may affect cell viability or extracellular matrix integrity.
• Academic Research: A key tool for universities and research institutes studying apoptosis, protein turnover, and signal transduction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	Sericystatin
CAS No.	80209-89-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Silkworm Cystatin; Cysteine Protease Inhibitor from Bombyx mori; Serine Protease Inhibitor (context-dependent); BmCPI; Bombyx mori Cystatin; SC; Sericystatin Inhibitor
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Sericystatin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including purity assessment by HPLC and functional activity verification. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and assay results is provided with every 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 material 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 spectrum
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Assay (Enzymatic)	≥ 90% of labeled activity
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Solubility	Soluble in aqueous buffers

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