P6236

Pyroglutamate Aminopeptidase from Pyrococcus furiosus

recombinant, expressed in E. coli, ~90% (SDS-PAGE), ≥5.0 units/mg protein

• Synonym(s): L-Pyrrolidone carboxyl peptidase
• EC Number: 3.4.19.3 (BRENDA, IUBMB)
• EC Number: 232-981-8
• MDL number: MFCD00132139
• UNSPSC Code: 12352204
• NACRES: NA.54

Properties

• recombinant: expressed in E. coli
• Quality Level: 200
• Assay: ~90% (SDS-PAGE)
• form: lyophilized powder
• specific activity: ≥5.0 units/mg protein
• mol wt: 24.072 kDa by amino acid sequence; 28 kDa by SDS-PAGE
• shipped in: dry ice
• storage temp.: −20°C

Description

General description

Pyroglutamate Aminopeptidase from Pyrococcus furiosus, also called the deblocking aminopeptidase, is a 42 kDa protein and belongs to aminopeptidase A family. It shares sequence homology with aminopeptidase in the active site, with conserved zinc and cobalt binding residues.

Application

Pyroglutamate Aminopeptidase, from Pyrococcus furiosus is a recombinant, thermostable aminopeptidase that is expressed in Escherichia coli. It is used to cleave pyroglutamic acid which allows analysis of N-terminal sequences of peptides.

The enzyme from Sigma has been used for the removal of pyroglutamate (pGlu) N-terminal blocking group, under reduced conditions, prior to N-terminal sequencing of purified cassiicolin.

Thermostable aminopeptidase that liberates N-terminal pyroglutamic acid from proteins and peptides prior to Edman degradation.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Pyroglutamate Aminopeptidase (PGP 1) interacts with immunoglobulin, functions as inflammatory cytokine and modulates immune response. The levels PGP 1 is elevated during inflammation.

This enzyme is specific for N-terminal pyroglutamic acids. It cleaves the N-terminal pyroglutamic acid from proteins and peptides prior to Edman degradation. The optimal temperature range is 95 to 100 °C and the optimal pH range is 6.0 to 9.0.

Unit Definition

One unit will hydrolyze 1 μmol of pyroglutamate p-nitroanilide per minute at pH 7.0 at 37 °C.

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing sodium phosphate

Preparation Note

Reconstitute the vial of enzyme with 50 μl of 50 mM sodium phosphate, pH 7.0, with 10 mM DTT and 1 mM EDTA. The reconstituted solution should be stored at -20 °C.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319,H334,H335
• Precautionary Statements: P261 - P264 - P271 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Resp. Sens. 1 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Respiratory system
• 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