Human Legumain (total) ELISA Kit PicoKine®

Legumain (asparaginyl endopeptidase, citvac, proteinase B, hemoglobinase, PRSC1 gene product or LGMN (Homo sapiens), vicilin peptidohydrolase, bean endopeptidase) is an enzyme that in humans is encoded by the LGMN gene (previous symbolPRSC1) . Using fluorescence in situ hybridization, the LGMN gene was mapped to chromosome 14q32.1. This enzyme may be involved in the processing of bacterial peptides and endogenous proteins for MHC class II presentation in the lysosomal/endosomal systems. Enzyme activation is triggered by acidic pH and appears to be autocatalytic. Protein expression occurs after monocytes differentiate into dendritic cells. A fully mature, active enzyme is produced following lipopolysaccharide expression in mature dendritic cells. Overexpression of this gene may be associated with the majority of solid tumor types.

Cancer, Cancer Metabolism, Cell Biology, Cell Type Markers, Cytoskeleton/ECM, Endocrine Metabolism, Extracellular Matrix, Hormone Biosynthesis, Immunology, Metabolic Signaling Pathway, Metabolism, Non-CD, Pathways and Processes, Proteolysis/Ubiquitin, Proteolytic Enzymes, Signal Transduction, Structures

Has a strict specificity for hydrolysis of asparaginyl bonds. Can also cleave aspartyl bonds slowly, especially under acidic conditions. Required for normal lysosomal protein degradation in renal proximal tubules. Required for normal degradation of internalized EGFR. Plays a role in the regulation of cell proliferation via its role in EGFR degradation (By similarity) . May be involved in the processing of proteins for MHC class II antigen presentation in the lysosomal/endosomal system. .

Store at 4°C for 6 months, at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles (Ships with gel ice, can store for up to 3 days in room temperature. Freeze upon receiving.)