Recombinant Mouse Cathepsin L (carrier-free)

Pricing & Availability
Regulatory Status
RUO
Other Names
CTSL, Major Excreted Protein (MEP), CATL
Ave. Rating
Submit a Review
Product Citations
publications
A_Mouse_CathepsinL_CF_RECOM_053122
Recombinant mouse Cathepsin L cleaves fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-LR-AMC. The accumulation of cleavage product is measured by an increase in excitation and emission at 380 and 460 nm, respectively. The recommended specific activity is > 13,000 pmol/min/µg.
  • A_Mouse_CathepsinL_CF_RECOM_053122
    Recombinant mouse Cathepsin L cleaves fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-LR-AMC. The accumulation of cleavage product is measured by an increase in excitation and emission at 380 and 460 nm, respectively. The recommended specific activity is > 13,000 pmol/min/µg.
  • B_Mouse_CathepsinL_CF_RECOM_2_053122
    Stability Testing for Recombinant Mouse Cathepsin L. Recombinant mouse Cathepsin L was aliquoted in 50 mM sodium acetate, 0.1% glacial acetic acid, 0.1 M NaCl, 40% glycerol, pH 5 at 0.2 mg/mL and one aliquot was kept at 4°C (Control), and another was frozen and thawed four times (4x Freeze/Thaw). After this procedure, the samples were tested for their ability to cleave Z-LR-AMC. The recommended specific activity is > 13,000 pmol/min/µg.
Cat # Size Price Quantity Check Availability Save
787404 25 µg £221
Check Availability


Need larger quantities of this item?
Request Bulk Quote
787406 100 µg £638
Check Availability


Need larger quantities of this item?
Request Bulk Quote

Select size of product is eligible for a 40% discount! Promotion valid until December 31, 2024. Exclusions apply. To view full promotion terms and conditions or to contact your local BioLegend representative to receive a quote, visit our webpage.

Description

Cathepsin L, a member of the peptidase C1 family, plays an important role in intracellular protein catabolism and antigen processing. It is a cysteine protease that consists of a dimer composed of difulside-linked heavy and light chains originating from a single precursor. The mature form is characterized by the removal of an N-terminal pro-peptide. Substrates of the active enzyme include collagen and elastin, making it a relevant disesase marker for atherosclerosis and cancers. Cathepsin L also participates in autophagy; it degrades two autophagosomal markers, LC3-II and GABARAP-II.  Active cathepsin L degrades two key proteins in podocytes, GTPase dynamin and synaptopodin required for the proper glomerular filtration function. Cathepsin L expression is dysregulates in human diseases, including liver fibrosis, abdominal aortic aneurysm, diabetes, and cancer. Since it is able to cleave the S1 subunit of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, Cathepsin L may be essential for SARS-CoV-2 viral entry. In addition, Cathepsin L and heparanase promote herpes simplex virus 2 release from infected cells.

Product Details
Technical Data Sheet (pdf)

Product Details

Source
Mouse Cathepsin L, amino acid (Ile114- Asn334) (Accession: P06797), with a C-terminal 8His tag, was expressed in CHO cells.
Molecular Mass
The 328 amino acid recombinant protein has a predicted molecular mass of approximately 25.3 kD. The protein migrates at approximately 27 kD by SDS-PAGE in both DTT-reduced and non-reduced conditions. The predicted N-terminal amino acid is Thr.
Purity
> 95%, as determined by Coomassie stained SDS-PAGE
Formulation
0.22 µm filtered protein solution is in 50 mM Na acetate, 0.1% glacial acetic acid, 0.1 M NaCl, 40% glycerol, pH 5.
Endotoxin Level
Less than 0.1 EU per µg cytokine as determined by the LAL method
Concentration
25 µg size is bottled at 200 µg/mL. 100 µg size and larger sizes are lot-specific and bottled at the concentration indicated on the vial. To obtain lot-specific concentration and expiration, please enter the lot number in our Certificate of Analysis online tool.
Storage & Handling
Unopened vial can be stored at -20°C or -70°C for six months. For maximum results, quick spin vial prior to opening. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Activity
Mouse Cathepsin L is measured by its ability to cleave Z-LR-AMC. Cleavage product is detected by an increase in fluorescence at excitation and emission at 380 and 460 nm, respectively. The recommended specific activity is > 10,000 pmol/min/µg.
Application

Bioassay

Application Notes

Mouse Cathepsin L Assay Procedure

Mouse Cathepsin L activity is measured by its ability to cleave the fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-LR-AMC. The accumulation of cleavage product is quantified by the increase in fluorescence at 460 nm upon excitation at 380 nm.

Materials and Buffers

  1. Activation Buffer: 50 mM sodium citrate, 150 mM NaCl, 1 mM EDTA, 0.615% CHAPS, pH 3.0
  2. Assay buffer: 25 mM MES, 5 mM DTT, pH 6.0
  3. Mouse CTSL substrate: Z-LR-AMC (Bachem Cat. No. I-1960)
  4. Recombinant mouse Cathepsin L
  5. F16 Black Maxisorp Plate (Nunc, Cat. No. 475515)
  6. Fluorescent Plate Reader (Model: SpectraMax Molecular Devices) or equivalent

Assay Procedure

  1. Activate the mouse CTSL L at 100 µg/mL in activation buffer.
  2. Incubate at room temperature for 60 minutes.
  3. Dilute the activated mouse CTSL to 0.2 ng/µL in assay buffer. Make six 1:2 dilutions in a black well plate. Include a blank with 50 µL assay buffer.
  4. Dilute the substrate to 20 µM in assay buffer.
  5. Start the reaction by adding 50 µL of diluted substrate to each well.
  6. Read at excitation and emission wavelengths of 380 nm and 460 nm (top read), respectively, in kinetic mode for 5 minutes.
  7. Calculate specific activity:

Specific Activity (pmol/min/µg) = Adjusted Vmax* (RFU/min) x Conversion Factor** (pmol/RFU)
                                                                                         amount of enzyme (µg)

*Adjusted for substrate blank
**Derived using calibration standard 7-Amino, 4-Methyl Coumarin (AMC) (Sigma, Cat. No. A-9891).

Per well:

  • Mouse CTSL: 10, 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625, 0.3125, 0.15625 ng
  • Substrate: 10 µM

 

BioLegend carrier-free recombinant proteins provided in liquid format are shipped on blue-ice. Our comparison testing data indicates that when handled and stored as recommended, the liquid format has equal or better stability and shelf-life compared to commercially available lyophilized proteins after reconstitution. Our liquid proteins are validated in-house to maintain activity after shipping on blue ice and are backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you have any concerns, contact us at tech@biolegend.com.

Antigen Details

Structure
Enzyme endopeptidase
Distribution

Ubiquitously expressed endopeptidase, highly expressed in macrophages

Function
Intracellular protein catabolism, participates in autophagy, controls release of trypsinogen from pancreatic cells and activation in duodenum, regulates secretory vesicles in the neuroendocrine system, homeostasis is cardiomyocytes. Activated and mature cathepsin L are regulated by cystatins, endogenous inhibitors.
Interaction
Substrates LC3-II, GABARAP-II, GTPase dynamin, and synaptopodin.
Ligand/Receptor
Peptide bonds with aromatic amino acids (aa) in P2 and hydrophobic aa in P3 position
Bioactivity
Recombinant mouse Cathepsin L cleaves fluorogenic peptide substrate Z-LR-AMC.
Cell Type
Endothelial cells, Epithelial cells, Fibroblasts, Macrophages, Monocytes, T cells
Biology Area
Cancer Biomarkers, Cardiovascular Biology, Cell Biology, Cell Proliferation and Viability, COVID-19, Immuno-Oncology, Neuroscience
Molecular Family
Enzymes and Regulators, Lysosomal Markers, Proteases
Antigen References
  1. Creasy BM, et al. 2011. Cell Immunol. 267:56-66.
  2. Coulombe R, et al. 1996. EMBO J. 15:5492-503.
  3. Sudhan DR, et al. 2015. Pharmacol Ther. 155:105-16.
  4. Katopodis, P, et al. 2020. Int J Oncol. 57:533-9.
  5. Hopkins J, et al. 2018 J Virol. 92(23): e01179.
  6. Ueno T, et al. 2009 Autophagy. 5:878-9.
  7. Dana D, et al. 2020 Molecules. 25:698.
Gene ID
13039 View all products for this Gene ID
UniProt
View information about Cathepsin L on UniProt.org

Related FAQs

Why choose BioLegend recombinant proteins?

     • Each lot of product is quality-tested for bioactivity as indicated on the data sheet.
     • Greater than 95% Purity or higher, tested on every lot of product.
     • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee for quality performance, stability, and consistency.
     • Ready-to-use liquid format saves time and reduces challenges associated with reconstitution.
     • Bulk and customization available. Contact us.
     • Learn more about our Recombinant Proteins.

How does the activity of your recombinant proteins compare to competitors?

We quality control each and every lot of recombinant protein. Not only do we check its bioactivity, but we also compare it against other commercially available recombinant proteins. We make sure each recombinant protein’s activity is at least as good as or better than the competition’s. In order to provide you with the best possible product, we ensure that our testing process is rigorous and thorough. If you’re curious and eager to make the switch to BioLegend recombinants, contact your sales representative today!

What is the specific activity or ED50 of my recombinant protein?

The specific activity range of the protein is indicated on the product datasheets. Because the exact activity values on a per unit basis can largely fluctuate depending on a number of factors, including the nature of the assay, cell density, age of cells/passage number, culture media used, and end user technique, the specific activity is best defined as a range and we guarantee the specific activity of all our lots will be within the range indicated on the datasheet. Please note this only applies to recombinants labeled for use in bioassays. ELISA standard recombinant proteins are not recommended for bioassay usage as they are not tested for these applications.

Have your recombinants been tested for stability?

Our testing shows that the recombinant proteins are able to withstand room temperature for a week without losing activity. In addition the recombinant proteins were also found to withstand four cycles of freeze and thaw without losing activity.

Does specific activity of a recombinant protein vary between lots?

Specific activity will vary for each lot and for the type of experiment that is done to validate it, but all passed lots will have activity within the established ED50 range for the product and we guarantee that our products will have lot-to-lot consistency. Please conduct an experiment-specific validation to find the optimal ED50 for your system.

How do you convert activity as an ED50 in ng/ml to a specific activity in Units/mg?

Use formula Specific activity (Units/mg) = 10^6/ ED50 (ng/mL)

Go To Top Version: 1    Revision Date: 05/27/2022

For Research Use Only. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic use.

 

This product is supplied subject to the terms and conditions, including the limited license, located at www.biolegend.com/terms) ("Terms") and may be used only as provided in the Terms. Without limiting the foregoing, BioLegend products may not be used for any Commercial Purpose as defined in the Terms, resold in any form, used in manufacturing, or reverse engineered, sequenced, or otherwise studied or used to learn its design or composition without express written approval of BioLegend. Regardless of the information given in this document, user is solely responsible for determining any license requirements necessary for user’s intended use and assumes all risk and liability arising from use of the product. BioLegend is not responsible for patent infringement or any other risks or liabilities whatsoever resulting from the use of its products.

 

BioLegend, the BioLegend logo, and all other trademarks are property of BioLegend, Inc. or their respective owners, and all rights are reserved.

 

8999 BioLegend Way, San Diego, CA 92121 www.biolegend.com
Toll-Free Phone: 1-877-Bio-Legend (246-5343) Phone: (858) 768-5800 Fax: (877) 455-9587

ProductsHere

Login / Register
Remember me
Forgot your password? Reset password?
Create an Account