Cathepsin S Protein, Mouse, Recombinant (His)

Cathepsin S (CTSS), one of the lysosomal proteinases, has many important physiological functions in the nervous system, especially in process of extracellular matrix degradation and endocellular antigen presentation. CTSS is synthesized as inactive precursor of 331 amino acids consisting of a 15-aa signal peptide, a propeptide of 99 aa, and a mature polypeptide of 217 aa. It is activated in the lysosomes by a proteolytic cleavage of the propeptide. Cathepsin S is expressed in the lysosome of antigen presenting cells, primarily dendritic cells, B-cells and macrophages. Compared with other lysosomal cysteine proteases, cathepsin S has displayed some unique characteristics. Cathepsin S is most well known for its critical function in the proteolytic digestion of the invariant chain chaperone molecules, thus controlling antigen presentation to CD4+ T-cells by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules or to NK1.1+ T-cells via CD1 molecules. Cathepsin S also appears to participate in direct processing of exogenous antigens for presentation by MHC class II to CD4+ T-cells, or in cross-presentation by MHC class I molecules to CD8+ T-cells. In addition, although direct evidence is still lacking, in its secreted form cathepsin S is implicated in degradation of the extracellular matrix, which may contribute to the pathology of a number of diseases, including arthritis, atherosclerosis, neurological diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Pack Size	Availability	Price/USD
50 μg	In stock	$ 451.00
100 μg	5 days	$ 771.00
200 μg	5 days	$ 1,310.00
500 μg	5 days	$ 2,660.00

Biological Information

Measured by its ability to cleave the fluorogenic peptide substrate, Mca-RPKPVENval-WRK (Dnp)-NH2. The specific activity is >300 pmoles/min/μg. (Activation description: The enzyme achieves its activity under acidic pH)

Description

Species	Mouse
Expression System	HEK293
Tag	His
Accession Number	AAB94925.1
Synonyms	cathepsin S, Cat S, Cats
Construction	A DNA sequence encoding the full length of mouse CTSS (AAB94925.1) (Met 1-Ile 340) was expressed, with a C-terminal polyhistidine tag.
Protein Purity	> 90 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Molecular Weight	Approxiamtely 37.6 kDa

Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.
Formulation	Supplied as sterile 12. 5mM MES, 75mM NaCl, 50% Glycerol, pH6. 5Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.
Reconstitution	A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.
Stability & Storage	Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20℃ to -80℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping	Solution. It is shipped out with blue ice.
Research Background	Cathepsin S (CTSS), one of the lysosomal proteinases, has many important physiological functions in the nervous system, especially in process of extracellular matrix degradation and endocellular antigen presentation. CTSS is synthesized as inactive precursor of 331 amino acids consisting of a 15-aa signal peptide, a propeptide of 99 aa, and a mature polypeptide of 217 aa. It is activated in the lysosomes by a proteolytic cleavage of the propeptide. Cathepsin S is expressed in the lysosome of antigen presenting cells, primarily dendritic cells, B-cells and macrophages. Compared with other lysosomal cysteine proteases, cathepsin S has displayed some unique characteristics. Cathepsin S is most well known for its critical function in the proteolytic digestion of the invariant chain chaperone molecules, thus controlling antigen presentation to CD4+ T-cells by major histocompatibility complex (MHC) class II molecules or to NK1.1+ T-cells via CD1 molecules. Cathepsin S also appears to participate in direct processing of exogenous antigens for presentation by MHC class II to CD4+ T-cells, or in cross-presentation by MHC class I molecules to CD8+ T-cells. In addition, although direct evidence is still lacking, in its secreted form cathepsin S is implicated in degradation of the extracellular matrix, which may contribute to the pathology of a number of diseases, including arthritis, atherosclerosis, neurological diseases and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.