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Suc-Ala-Glu-Pro-Phe-pNA is a synthetic peptide utilized primarily as a chromogenic substrate in enzymatic assays to study the activity and specificity of proteases, particularly those involved in the cleavage of peptide bonds. This compound features a unique sequence of amino acids—Ala (Alanine), Glu (Glutamic acid), Pro (Proline), and Phe (Phenylalanine)—linked to a p-nitroanilide (pNA) group, which serves as a chromophore. Upon proteolytic cleavage, specifically at the Phe-pNA bond, the p-nitroaniline moiety is released, leading to a measurable increase in absorbance at a specific wavelength, typically around 405 nm. This property makes Suc-Ala-Glu-Pro-Phe-pNA an invaluable tool in biochemical research for quantifying protease activity, understanding protease specificity, and screening protease inhibitors. Its application extends across various fields, including enzymology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, facilitating insights into the mechanisms of action of proteases and their roles in physiological and pathological processes.
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Suc-Ala-Glu-Pro-Phe-pNA, 5 mg | sc-472004 | 5 mg | $200.00 |