Leupeptin hemisulfate CAS:103476-89-7

Leupeptin hemisulfate is a protease inhibitor that is commonly used in biochemical and biomedical research. It is derived from Streptomyces bacteria and works by inhibiting the activity of various proteases, including trypsin, chymotrypsin, and plasmin.

Leupeptin hemisulfate is often used in laboratory experiments to prevent unwanted protein degradation, as proteases can degrade proteins and peptides, affecting experimental results. By inhibiting protease activity, leupeptin hemisulfate helps to stabilize proteins and maintain their integrity during experiments.

Additionally, leupeptin hemisulfate has been used in cell culture studies to investigate the roles of proteases in various cellular processes, such as cell signaling, apoptosis, and protein turnover.

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Food industry: Dextranase is used to improve the quality and texture of various food products. It helps to prevent the formation of undesirable slimy or viscous textures caused by dextran. By breaking down dextran, dextranase enhances the overall quality and shelf life of food.

Sugar syrup purification: Dextran contamination in sugar syrups can negatively impact their quality and purity. Dextranase can be used to degrade dextran impurities, improving the efficiency of purification processes and resulting in higher quality sugar syrups.

Medical and pharmaceutical industry: Dextranase has potential applications in the treatment of dextran-related medical conditions. For example, in dextran-induced thrombocytopenia, dextranase can break down the dextran molecules responsible for the condition. Dextranase may also have potential as a therapeutic agent for anti-coagulation therapy due to its ability to degrade dextran polymers.

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Composition	N.A.
Assay	99%
Appearance	Brown powder
CAS No.	55672-92-9
Packing	Small and bulk
Shelf Life	2 years
Storage	Store in cool and dry area
Certification	ISO.