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E7280

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Elafin

recombinant, expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, powder, >90% (by MS, HPLC and SDS-PAGE),

Synonym(s):

Elastase-specific inhibitor, skin-derived antileukoprotease

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MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352202
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

Elafin human, >90% (by MS, HPLC and SDS-PAGE), recombinant, expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

recombinant

expressed in Saccharomyces cerevisiae

Quality Level

Assay

>90% (by MS, HPLC and SDS-PAGE)

form

powder

potency

1.7 x 10-10 M Ki (human leukocyte elastase)
4.2 x 10-10 M Ki (human proteinase 3)

mol wt

~6 kDa

UniProt accession no.

antibiotic activity spectrum

Gram-negative bacteria
Gram-positive bacteria

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

−20°C

Gene Information

human ... PI3(5266)

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General description

Chemical structure: peptide

Biochem/physiol Actions

Exhibits co-existent antimicrobial and antiproteolytic activities.1 Inhibits WAP-type four-disulfide core (WFDC) domain containing elastases. Antimicrobial spectrum: Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
Inhibitor of human leukocyte elastase and proteinase 3, originally isolated from the skin of patients with psoriasis. May protect against certain autoimmune tissue damage.
Inhibitor of human leukocyte elastase and proteinase 3, originally isolated from the skin of patients with psoriasis. May protect against certain autoimmune tissue damage. An elastase inhibitor which is an active fragment of elafin, as well as elafin itself, can also be found in bronchial carcinoma secretions.

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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