Ficin, from fig tree latex (CAS 9001-33-6)
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Ficin, from fig tree latex is utilized in a variety of research applications, specifically within the field of biochemistry. It is a cysteine protease that is often compared to papain from papaya in enzyme activity studies. Researchers employ Ficin, from fig tree latex to investigate protein digestion mechanisms, as it cleaves peptide bonds in proteins. In studies of enzyme kinetics, Ficin, from fig tree latex serves as a model to understand the activity of thiol proteases under different conditions. Additionally, it is used in the preparation of antibodies and other proteins where controlled proteolysis is required. Ficin, from fig tree latex′s action on specific amino acid sequences also makes it a tool for probing protein structures and functions in proteomics research.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Ficin, from fig tree latex, 25 g | sc-485221 | 25 g | $228.00 |