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AB219243

Recombinant Human Pepsinogen II/PGC protein (His tag C-Terminus)

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Recombinant Human Pepsinogen II/PGC protein (His tag C-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 17 to 388 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected insect cells, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE.

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Gastricsin, Pepsinogen C, PGC

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Pepsinogen II/PGC protein (His tag C-Terminus) (AB219243)
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Supplier Data

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Pepsinogen II/PGC protein (His tag C-Terminus) (AB219243)

15% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab219243 (3μg).

Key facts

Purity

>95% SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin level

< 1 EU/µg

Expression system

Baculovirus infected insect cells

Tags

His tag C-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P20142

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Product details

This product was previously labelled as Pepsinogen II

Sequence info

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Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Pepsinogen II also known as PGC or progastricsin functions as a digestive zymogen activated to pepsin in the acidic environment of the stomach. This enzyme precursor has a molecular mass of approximately 42-47 kDa. It is primarily expressed in the gastric chief cells and mucous cells of the stomach lining. Pepsinogen II plays an important role in the initial digestion of proteins breaking down complex protein molecules into peptides.
Biological function summary

Pepsinogen II contributes to digestive processes by converting into active pepsin at low pH levels facilitating protein degradation. Unlike some other digestive enzymes pepsin works independently from a complex. The production and secretion of pepsinogen II align with the gastric acid production ensuring efficient digestive activity. Its expression is vital for proper nutritional absorption and maintenance of gastrointestinal health.

Pathways

Pepsinogen II is closely involved in the proteolytic enzyme pathway. It connects with other gastric enzymes such as pepsin A through the activation processes influenced by gastric acid secretion. This interplay among digestive enzymes ensures optimal protein breakdown and nutrient absorption. The regulatory mechanisms that modulate gastric acid and pepsinogen secretion play an integral role in maintaining the digestive efficiency.

Pepsinogen II levels can serve as biomarkers for certain gastric conditions including gastritis and gastric cancer. Altered levels of pepsinogen II are associated with atrophic gastritis where reduced enzyme levels reflect damage to gastric mucosa. Also increased serum pepsinogen II concentration can indicate potential gastric cancer risk. These conditions highlight pepsinogen II's clinical importance in gastrointestinal disease diagnosis and management.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Affinity purified

General info

Function

Hydrolyzes a variety of proteins.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase A1 family.

Product protocols

Target data

Hydrolyzes a variety of proteins.
See full target information PGC

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