		Technical Data
C2097-69T	CTSK (Cathepsin K, Cathepsin O, Cathepsin X, Cathepsin O2, CTSO2, CTSO)

Description:
Cathepsin family of proteases contains several diverse classes of enzymes. The cysteine protease class comprises cathepsin B, H, K, L, O, and S. The aspartyl protease class contains cathepsin D and E. Cathepsin G belongs to the serine protease class. Cathepsins are involved in various cellular events such as peptide biosynthesis, protein degradation, and apoptosis. Cathepsin K expression is highest in bone, cartilage, and skeletal muscle.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 0.5-4ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Type	Isotype	Clone	Grade
Pab	IgG		Affinity Purified

Size		Storage	Shipping	Source	Host
100ug		-20°C	Blue Ice	Rat	Rabbit

Concentration:

~0.1mg/ml

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide corresponding to aa321 from rat cathepsin K.

Purity:

Purified by Protein A affinity chromatography.

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.2, 0.5% BSA, 0.01% thimerosal, 30% glycerol.

Specificity:

Recognizes rat Cathepsin K at ~43kD. Species Crossreactivity: human and mouse.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.