ECE-1, Recombinant, Mouse (Endothelin Converting Enzyme-1)

Endothelin-converting enzymes (ECEs) hydrolyze a specific peptide bond of big endothelins to produce active endothelins, some of the most potent vasoconstrictors known. ECE-1 is a member of the M13 zinc metallopeptidase family. Other members of the M13 family include thermolysin, neprilysin, Kell , and ECE-2. M13 metallopeptidases can be distinguished from other metallopeptidases by their sensitivity to inhibition by phosphoramidon. ECE-1 is most highly expressed in the cardiovascular endothelium, but is also expressed in some endocrine tissues. ECE-1 is known to hydrolyze a variety of bioactive pepti des, including bradykinin, neurotensin, angiotensins, and Substance P, with a substrate specificity similar to that of neprilysin. ECE-1 displays pronounced pH dependence in its substrate specificity. The degradation of Substance P by ECE-1 in endosomes regulates beta-arrestin-dependent ERK-2 signaling to prevent cell death in some neuronal cells. Four isoforms of ECE-1 are present in humans and mice, all of which encode a Type II integral membrane protein. The four isoforms share a common extracellular catalytic domain, differing in their N-terminal cytoplasmic tail regions. The recombinant mouse ECE-1 transmembrane and cytoplasmic tail domains were replaced with a signal sequence, resulting in the secretion of the soluble catalytic ectodomain. \n\nRecombinant protein corresponding to aa89-769 of mouse ECE-1 with a N-terminal 6-His tag, expressed in CHO cells (Q4PZA2).\n\nSDS-PAGE: 90-130kD, reducing conditions.\n\nBiological Activity:\nMeasured by its ability to to cleave the fluorogenic peptide substrate, Mca-RPPGFSAFK(Dnp)-OH. The specific activity is > 2,250pmoles/min/ug\n\nStorage and Stability:\nFor long-term storage, aliquot and store at -70 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months at -70 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

E3650-02

Size

10ug

Form

Supplied as a liquid in 25mM Tris base, 150mM sodium chloride, pH 7.5, 5umM ZnCl2

Purity

(same/more than)90% (SDS

References

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