Product Details
Formal Name: N-acetyl-L-leucyl-L-leucyl-L-argininal, hemisulfate
Alternate Names: Ac-Leu-Leu-Arg-CHO
Molecular Formula: C20H38N6O4 • 1/2H2SO4
Formula Weight: 475.60
CAS Number: 103476-89-7
Purity: >95%; peptide content >85%
Formulation: powder
Solubility: Soluble in Water (up to 50 mg/ml). Also soluble in ethanol and methanol
Storage: -20°C
Stability: ≥ 2 years.
Applications
Trypsin-like and cysteine protease inhibitor
Functions
A reversible inhibitor of trypsin-like proteases and cysteine proteases. Inhibits trypsin, plasmin, papain and cathepsin B, H and L. Blocks various apoptotic pathways in T cells. Commonly used in cell lysis buffers to protect proteins from degradation. Typical working concentration is 1µM (0.5 µg/ml). Origin: synthetic
Application Procedures
First dissolved in Water (up to 50 mg/ml), in ethanol or in methanol, then diluted to aqueous buffer. Solutions in distilled water, ethanol or methanol may be stored at -20°C for up to 3 months.