Cathepsin G Activity Assay Kit (Colorimetric)

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Cathepsin G Activity Assay Kit (Colorimetric) Summary

• Description: Rapid and convenient colorimetric assay to measure Cathepsin-G activity.
  
  • Detection method: Absorbance at 405 nm
  • Applications: Detects alternative proteolytic enzymes such as the lysosomal cathepsin G proteases that can initiate or propagate proapoptotic signals.
• Kit Type: Activity Assay Kit (Colorimetric)
• Gene: CTSG

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20C.

Alternate Names for Cathepsin G Activity Assay Kit (Colorimetric)

• cathepsin G
• CathepsinG
• CGCATG
• EC 3.4.21
• EC 3.4.21.20
• MGC23078

Background

Cathepsin G is an enzymatic protein belonging to the peptidase or protease families. The protein is found in azurophil granules of neutrophilic polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The encoded protease has a specificity similar to that of chymotrypsin C, and may participate in the killing and digestion of engulfed pathogens, and in connective tissue remodeling at sites of inflammation. In the Cathepasin G activity assay kit, Cathepsin G will cleave the substrate and release the dye group, pNA (4-Nitroaniline), which can be detect at 405 nm. In presence of the Cathepsin G specific inhibitor, the cleavage will be stopped. The kit provides a rapid, simple, sensitive, and reliable test suitable for the activity of Cathepsin G.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Kits are guaranteed for 6 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: CTSG