Elastase
Application Notes
Elastase was used to study human emphysema by induction of emphysema in rodents. It has been used in a study to investigate the design, synthesis and evaluation of biomimetic affinity ligands for elastases. Elastase from porcine pancreas has also been used in a study to investigate the purification and partial characterization of the pancreatic proteolytic enzymes trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase. It hydrolyzes peptide bonds, especially those adjacent to neutral amino acids.
Usage Statement
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Key Applications
Investigate the purification and partial characterization of the pancreatic proteolytic enzymes
SKU | 02100617-CF |
Alternate Names | Elastase from hog pancreas; Pancreatopeptidase E |
Application Notes | Elastase was used to study human emphysema by induction of emphysema in rodents. It has been used in a study to investigate the design, synthesis and evaluation of biomimetic affinity ligands for elastases. Elastase from porcine pancreas has also been used in a study to investigate the purification and partial characterization of the pancreatic proteolytic enzymes trypsin, chymotrypsin, and elastase. It hydrolyzes peptide bonds, especially those adjacent to neutral amino acids. |
Base Catalog Number | 100617 |
Biochemical Physiological Actions | Elastase hydrolyses elastin, the specific protein of elastic fibers, and digests hemoglobin, casein and fibrin. |
CAS # | 2594837 |
EC Number | 254-453-6 |
Format | Solution |
Formulation Details | Aqueous suspension with 0.01% sodium azide as preservative |
Grade | 2× Crystallized |
Hazard Statements | H315-H319-H335 |
Personal Protective Equipment | Dust mask, Eyeshields, Faceshields, Gloves |
Preparation Method | Elastase is prepared from porcine pancreas. It is lyophilized and water soluble. Elastase is chromatographically prepared by the method of Narayanan and Anwar. In the method, 2 times crystalline elastase is adsorbed on a column of DEAE-Sephadex A50 to separate elastase and non-specific protein components. The elastase component is further purified by chromatography on a column of CM-Cellulose using a sodium chloride gradient to elute the elastase. The latter is dialyzed until chloride-free and then lyophilized. During its preparation the elastase is held below a pH of 5.5 for greater than 24 hours. Two times crystallized from the euglobin fraction of porcine pancreas by the method of Lewis et al. Does not contain trypsin or chymotrypsin. |
RTECS Number | JX7069000 |
Safety Symbol | GHS07 |
Source | Porcine pancreas |
Specific Activity | Activity ≥50 u/mg protein |
Unit Definition | One unit will solublize 1 mg of elastin in 20 minutes at 37 °C, pH 8.8. |
Usage Statement | Unless specified otherwise, MP Biomedical's products are for research or further manufacturing use only, not for direct human use. For more information, please contact our customer service department. |