Description

Acrosin is a proteolytic enzyme belonging to the serine protease family, identified by CAS No. 9068-57-9. This enzyme plays a critical role in the fertilization process, making it an essential biochemical reagent for advanced life science and biomedical research. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the fields of reproductive biology, pharmaceutical development, and diagnostic assay production.

Application

• Biomedical Research: Used as a key reagent in studies of mammalian fertilization, sperm capacitation, and zona pellucida penetration mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Employed in the research and screening of potential contraceptive agents that target enzymatic activity.
• Diagnostic Manufacturing: Incorporated into specialized diagnostic kits and assays for fertility testing and reproductive health assessment.
• Enzymology Studies: Serves as a model serine protease for investigating enzyme kinetics, inhibition, and substrate specificity.
• Cell Biology: Utilized in protocols for gentle cell dissociation and tissue processing where specific proteolytic activity is required.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Acrosin
CAS No.	9068-57-9
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Acrosin; Acrosomal Proteinase; Sperm Acrosin; Acrosin Serine Protease; Acrosin-Trypsin; Boar Acrosin; EC 3.4.21.10; Acrosomal Enzyme
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Acrosin is produced and tested under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for research applications. Each lot undergoes analysis for specific activity, purity, and the absence of contaminating proteases. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay results, physical characteristics, and storage stability is provided with every shipment.

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 (IR)	Conforms
Specific Activity	> 20 U/mg protein
Protein Content (Biuret)	> 90%
Solubility	Soluble in water or buffer
Loss on Drying	< 5.0 %

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