Source: Lysobacter enzymogenes
I.U.B.: 3.4.21.50 CAS Number: 72561-05-8
Endoproteinase-Lys-C is a serine endoproteinase that specifically cleaves peptide bonds at the carboxyl side of lysine. It has a molecular weight of 30,000 daltons and is used in the optimal pH range of 7.0-9.0. Lys-C is inhibited by diisopropylfluorophosphate, TLCK, Aprotinin and Leupeptin.
Stability/Storage: Stable for 12 months at -20°C.
Unit Definition: One Unit will hydrolyze 1.0 micromole of N-p-tosyl-Gly-Pro-Lys p-nitroanilide per minute at pH 7.7 and 25C.