CAS Number: 52299-14-6
Molecular Weight: 451.17
Salt Form: N/A
Purity: >96%
Sequence (3-letter): Suc-Ala-Ala-Ala-pNA
Sequence (1-letter): Suc-AAA-pNA
Storage: -20 °C or below
Solubility: DMSO >5 mg/mL, can be further diluted into neutral pH buffer
Suc-AAA-pNA is a sensitive substrate for human, rat leukocyte and porcine pancreatic elastases. Reactions are monitored by measuring an increase in the absorbance signal at 405-410 nm. Suc-AAA-pNA is also hydrolyzed by proteinase K, subtilisins and thermitase.
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