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Leupeptin hydrochloride (CAS 24125-16-4)

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Alternate Names:
Acetyl-Leu-Leu-Arg-al hydrochloride
Application:
Leupeptin hydrochloride is a calpain, cysteine, and protease inhibitor
CAS Number:
24125-16-4
Purity:
≥90%
Molecular Weight:
463.01
Molecular Formula:
C20H38N6O4•HCl
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
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Leupeptin hydrochloride is widely recognized for its role in biochemical research, particularly due to its properties as an inhibitor of various proteases. This compound is especially valuable in studies involving the breakdown of proteins and peptides, as it helps in controlling the activity of proteases that can degrade proteins of interest, thereby preserving the integrity of samples during analysis. Leupeptin hydrochloride plays a role in experiments that require the inhibition of proteolytic activity to prevent the degradation of proteins, which is essential for accurate protein quantification, identification, and analysis. This makes it an indispensable reagent in protocols for protein extraction, purification, and characterization Leupeptin hydrochloride′s properties also make it an interesting compound for potential applications in the preservation of biological specimens. By inhibiting proteases, it can help in maintaining the structural integrity of biological tissues and cells, which is for various analytical procedures in histology and cytology.


Leupeptin hydrochloride (CAS 24125-16-4) References

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Product NameCatalog #UNITPriceQtyFAVORITES

Leupeptin hydrochloride, 5 mg

sc-215242
5 mg
$80.00

Leupeptin hydrochloride, 25 mg

sc-215242A
25 mg
$253.00