Molecular weight (DA)
42kD
Immunogen
The antiserum was produced against synthesized peptide derived from human Pepsin C. AA range:257-306
Specificity
Pepsin C Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of Pepsin C protein.
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB: 1/500 - 1/2000. IHC: 1/100 - 1/300. ELISA: 1/40000.. IF 1:50-200
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
This gene encodes an aspartic proteinase that belongs to the peptidase family A1. The encoded protein is a digestive enzyme that is produced in the stomach and constitutes a major component of the gastric mucosa. This protein is also secreted into the serum. This protein is synthesized as an inactive zymogen that includes a highly basic prosegment. This enzyme is converted into its active mature form at low pH by sequential cleavage of the prosegment that is carried out by the enzyme itself. Polymorphisms in this gene are associated with susceptibility to gastric cancers. Serum levels of this enzyme are used as a biomarker for certain gastric diseases including Helicobacter pylori related gastritis. Alternate splicing results in multiple transcript variants. A pseudogene of this gene is found on chromosome 1. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2009],
Function
catalytic activity:More restricted specificity than pepsin A, but shows preferential cleavage at Tyr-|-Xaa bonds. High activity on hemoglobin.,function:Hydrolyzes a variety of proteins.,similarity:Belongs to the peptidase A1 family.,
Other name
PGC; Gastricsin; Pepsinogen C
Human protein sequence Database
P20142
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9D7R7
Rat protein sequence database
Cellular localization
Secreted.
Tissue expression
Brain,Liver,Placenta,Stomach,