Recombinant Proteinase K
Recombinant Proteinase K, PCR And Molecular Biology Grade, Based On Sequence Of Enzyme From Fungus Tritirachium Album Limber, Expressed And Purified From Recombinant Source
EC 3.4.21.64 – CAS# 39450-01 – M.W. 29.3 KDA
Proteinase K From Tritirachium Album Limber And Its Recombinant Variants Are The Most Used Enzyme For General Digestion Of Proteins. It Got Its Name From Its Unique Ability To Digest Keratin, Such As Hair Or Nails. An Essential Lab Reagent, Proteinase K Is A Broad Spectrum Serine Protease Enzyme. It’s A Member Of The S8 (Subcilisin) Family Of Proteases. Proteinase K Is Also Known Under The Names Of Protease K, Endopeptidase K, And Tritirachium Alkaline Proteinase.
Proteinase K Digests Native Proteins By Clearing Peptide Bonds Adjacent To The Caroboxyl Group Of Aromatic And Aliphatic Amino Acids With Blocked Alpha Amino Groups. It Is Activated By Ca++ Ions, And It Is Stable In The Presence Of Chelating Agents.
