Function
Hirudin is a potent thrombin-specific protease inhibitor. It forms a stable non-covalent complex with alpha-thrombin, thereby abolishing its ability to cleave fibrinogen.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted
Product Specifications
Recombinant Poecilobdella viridis Hirudin (Active) is a recombinant protein from Poecilobdella viridis (Indian freshwater leech), expressed in Yeast, covering amino acids 1-63aa, with Tag-Free tag, molecular weight 6.7 kDa, purity >96% as determined by SDS-PAGE and HPLC.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
Recommended applications depend on the target, product format, and product-specific validation data. Refer to the product datasheet or Certificate of Analysis (CoA), or contact BioCrest Sci for application guidance.
Biological Activity: Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a chemotaxis bioassay using human MCF-7 cells is less than 10 μg/ml, corresponding to a specific activity of >100 IU/mg.
Storage: Store at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt, aliquoting is necessary for mutiple use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping & Lead Time: Availability, shipping conditions, and estimated lead time are confirmed in the formal quotation or order confirmation based on the product format, destination, and order requirements.