Description

Prepepsinogen CAS NO 83216-01-7 is a biochemical precursor to the digestive enzyme pepsin, playing a crucial role in protein metabolism. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, diagnostic kit manufacturers, and academic research institutions focused on gastrointestinal physiology and enzyme studies.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key substrate and standard in studies of pepsin activation kinetics, enzyme mechanisms, and protein digestion pathways.
• Diagnostic Reagent Manufacturing: Serves as a critical raw material in the production of immunoassay kits for measuring pepsinogen levels, aiding in the diagnosis of gastric conditions.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the formulation and testing of novel therapeutic agents targeting digestive disorders and enzyme replacement therapies.
• Enzyme Production: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in the controlled production and purification of active pepsin for industrial applications.
• Academic & Clinical Studies: Utilized in university and hospital laboratories to investigate gastric function, atrophic gastritis, and as a biomarker in clinical research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Prepepsinogen
CAS No.	83216-01-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Pepsinogen; Propepsin; Pepsin Precursor; Pepsinogen A; PGA; Gastricsinogen; Pepsinogen I
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Prepepsinogen is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and in-vitro diagnostic use. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and biological activity. We adhere to relevant guidelines for raw materials used in biological reagent manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept sealed in a dry environment to prevent moisture absorption, which can affect stability and activity. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 90.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Contact for details
Endotoxin	Contact for details

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