Description

Calvacin is a high-purity, enzymatically active protein complex derived from the mushroom *Calvatia gigantea*. This product is valued for its specific biochemical activity and consistent performance in research and development applications. It serves as a critical reagent for biochemists and pharmaceutical researchers working in enzymology, molecular biology, and natural product studies. Our supply ensures reliable quality and batch-to-batch consistency for your most demanding projects.

Application

• Enzymology Research: Used as a model substrate or enzyme source for studying proteolytic or other specific enzymatic activities.
• Pharmaceutical R&D: Employed in screening assays and biochemical pathway analysis for drug discovery initiatives.
• Biochemical Reagent: Serves as a specialized reagent in laboratory protocols requiring defined biological activity from fungal sources.
• Academic Studies: Utilized in university and institutional research for investigating protein structure, function, and natural product biochemistry.
• Reference Standard: Acts as a qualitative or quantitative standard in analytical methods development and validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calvacin
CAS No.	9012-59-3
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Calvacin; Protein, calvacin; Gigantin; Lycoperdon protein; Giant Puffball Protein; Calvatia gigantea protein; C. gigantea antiviral protein
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Calvacin is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure its integrity for research use. Each batch is subjected to identity confirmation and activity/purity assessment. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research specifications.

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 stability, consider storage at -20°C in aliquots to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (Activity)	≥ 90% (or as per COA)
Protein Content (Biuret)	≥ 95%
Loss on Drying	≤ 5.0%
Biological Activity	Tested and reported on COA

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