Function
Cysteine protease that plays an essential role in host liquefaction to facilitate horizontal transmission of the virus. Accumulates within infected cells as an inactive proenzyme (proV-CATH), which is activated by proteolytic cleavage upon cell death.
Product Specifications
Recombinant Autographa californica nuclear polyhedrosis virus Viral cathepsin (VCATH) is a recombinant protein, expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 113-323aa, with N-terminal 6xHis-SUMO-tagged tag, molecular weight 39.9kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications. Explore more Viral Antigen proteins →
SDS-PAGE: Single band at expected molecular weight confirming purity.
ELISA: Suitable as coating antigen or detection standard.
Western Blot: Compatible with standard Western Blot protocols.
Protein Interaction: Validated for SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) and BLI (Bio-Layer Interferometry) studies.
Shipping: Shipped at ambient temperature. Lyophilized protein is stable during transit.
Storage: Store lyophilized protein at -20°C to -80°C. Reconstituted protein should be aliquoted and stored at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shelf Life: 12 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended.
Shipping Time: Orders placed before 2 PM EST ship same day. International orders typically deliver within 5-10 business days.