Ficain
Ficain is an enzyme extract composed of several proteases that can be isolated from Ficus hispida L. and the latex of fig (Ficus carica) . Ficain has different specificities in different proportions during fruit ripening. Ficain is widely used in protein hydrolysis, food, production of bioactive peptides and antibody fragments[1][2].
Product Specifications
CAS Number
9001-33-6
Product Name Alternative
Ficin
UNSPSC
12352204
Hazard Statement
H302, H315, H319, H335
Target
Biochemical Assay Reagents
Type
Enzyme
Related Pathways
Others
Applications
Metabolism-protein/nucleotide metabolism
Field of Research
Metabolic Disease; Others
Assay Protocol
https://www.medchemexpress.com/ficain.html
Solubility
H2O : ≥ 10 mg/mL
Smiles
[Ficain]
Precautions
H302, H315, H319, H335
References & Citations
[1]Morellon-Sterling R, et al. Ficin: A protease extract with relevance in biotechnology and biocatalysis. Int J Biol Macromol. 2020 Nov 1;162:394-404. |[2]Liener I E, Friedenson B. [17] Ficin[M]//Methods in enzymology. Academic Press, 1970, 19: 261-273.|[3]RatanaKhanokchai K. Purification and Characterization of Cysteine Proteinase from Some Vegetables and fruits[J]. 2009.
Shipping Conditions
Blue Ice
Storage Conditions
Store at -20°C for 2 years
Scientific Category
Enzyme
Clinical Information
No Development Reported
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