Recombinant Rat Cathepsin K (Ctsk), Rattus norvegicus (Rat), E.coli, N-terminal 6xHis-tagged, 27.5kDa, purity >90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Recombinant Rat Cathepsin K (Ctsk)

Recombinant Rat Cathepsin K (Ctsk) — Thiol protease involved in osteoclastic bone resorption and may participate partially in the disorder of bone remodeling. Purity >90%.

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Product Specifications

Product SkuBCRECP-002476
Product DescriptionRecombinant Rat Cathepsin K (Ctsk) Protein is expressed from E.coli with N-terminal 6xHis-tagged. It contains 115-329aa. [Accession | O35186].
Uniprot No.O35186
Gene NamesCtsk
PurityGreater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Expression SystemE.coli
Expression Region115-329aa
SpeciesRattus norvegicus (Rat)
Tag InfoN-terminal 6xHis-tagged
Molecular weight27.5kDa
ActivityPlease contact us to obtain bioactivity data.
BufferIf the delivery form is liquid, the default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 5%-50% glycerol. If the delivery form is lyophilized powder, the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose.
StorageStore at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt, aliquoting is necessary for mutiple use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Research AreasOthers

Function

Thiol protease involved in osteoclastic bone resorption and may participate partially in the disorder of bone remodeling. Displays potent endoprotease activity against fibrinogen at acid pH. May play an important role in extracellular matrix degradation.

Biological Context

Subcellular Location: Lysosome; Secreted; Apical cell membrane (Peripheral membrane protein)

Product Specifications

Recombinant Rat Cathepsin K (Ctsk) is a recombinant protein from Rattus norvegicus (Rat), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 115-329aa, with N-terminal 6xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 27.5kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.

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.

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Protein Biology

Function

Thiol protease involved in osteoclastic bone resorption and may participate partially in the disorder of bone remodeling. Displays potent endoprotease activity against fibrinogen at acid pH. May play an important role in extracellular matrix degradation. Involved in the release of thyroid hormone thyroxine (T4) by limited proteolysis of TG/thyroglobulin in the thyroid follicle lumen

Subcellular Location

Lysosome; Secreted; Apical cell membrane (Peripheral membrane protein)

Gene: Ctsk  |  Organism: Rattus norvegicus

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Orders placed before 2 PM EST ship the same day. Domestic (US) delivery typically takes 2-3 business days. International orders deliver within 5-10 business days. All products are shipped at ambient temperature with appropriate packaging to ensure stability.

How should I store this recombinant protein?

Lyophilized proteins should be stored at -20°C to -80°C upon receipt. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Shelf life is 12 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended.

What quality controls are performed on your products?

Each product undergoes SDS-PAGE purity analysis (typically >85-95%), endotoxin testing, and bioactivity validation. Products are validated for ELISA, Western Blot, and SPR/BLI applications as specified on this product page. A Certificate of Analysis (CoA) is available upon request.

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