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CAS Number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352204
NACRES:
NA.32
MDL number:
Product Name
Cathepsin D from human liver, lyophilized powder, ≥250 units/mg protein (E1%/280)
form
lyophilized powder
specific activity
≥250 units/mg protein (E1%/280)
mol wt
~45 kDa
color
white
UniProt accession no.
storage temp.
−20°C
Quality Level
Gene Information
human ... CTSD(1509)
Application
Cathepsin D from human liver has been used:
- in β-secretase activity assay
- for enzymatic degradation of amyloid β 1-42
- in microinjection of human foreskin fibroblasts
Biochem/physiol Actions
Cathepsin D is an endosomal-lysosomal aspartic protease implicated in breast cancer metastasis and Alzheimer′s disease. Lysosomal release of cathepsin D has been found to precede cytochrome c release and loss of membrane potential in apoptotic human foreskin fibroblasts. Cathepsin D levels in PC12 cells increase 12 to 24 hours after apoptosis is induced.
Endosomal-lysosomal aspartic protease implicated in breast cancer metastasis and Alzheimer′s disease. Lysosomal release of cathepsin D has been found to precede cytochrome c release and loss of membrane potential in apoptotic human foreskin fibroblasts.
General description
Cathepsin D is an aspartic protease, which is located in lysosomes. It is involved in protein catabolism and maintains hormone and antigen processing. Cathepsin D is implicated in neoplasia and neurodegenerative changes. It regulates lysosomal proteolysis and endogenous fibrinolysis.
Other Notes
Contains α, β and γ isoenzymes as observed by isoelectric-focusing.
One unit will produce an increase in A280 of 1.0 in 30 min at pH 3.3 at 37 °C measured as TCA-soluble products using acid-denatured hemoglobin as substrate (1 cm light path).
Physical form
Powder containing sodium phosphate buffer salt.
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 3
flash_point_f
Not applicable
flash_point_c
Not applicable
Regulatory Information
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Andrea Gilg et al.
Journal of translational medicine, 19(1), 190-190 (2021-05-05)
Endogenous Peptide Inhibitor of CXCR4 (EPI-X4) is a natural antagonist of the CXC chemokine receptor 4 (CXCR4). EPI-X4 is a 16-mer peptide that is released from human serum albumin (HSA) by acidic aspartic proteases such as Cathepsin D and E.
Platelet membrane beta-secretase activity in mild cognitive impairment and conversion to dementia: a longitudinal study
McGuinness B, et al.
Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease, 49(4), 1095-1103 (2016)
Aspartic Proteinases Physiology and Pathology (1995)
Mengjie Ma et al.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 28(13) (2023-07-14)
In this study, cathepsin D was oxidized in vitro with different concentrations of H2O2, and the activity, structure, and extent of myofibrillar protein degradation by oxidized cathepsin D were evaluated. The sulfhydryl content of cathepsin D decreased to 9.20% after
Marie Maynadier et al.
Journal of controlled release : official journal of the Controlled Release Society, 171(2), 251-257 (2013-08-01)
Implication of the intracellular proteolytic activity of Cathepsin D (CathD), a lysosomal aspartyl-protease overexpressed in numerous solid tumors, has been evidenced on tumor growth. Its intracellular inhibition by potent inhibitors such as pepstatin constitutes a relevant but challenging molecular target.
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