Aprotinin, Bovine

Aprotinin inhibits the activity of several proteolytic enzymes such as chymotrypsin, kallikrein, plasmin and trypsin. It is present in blood and in most tissues, with a high concentration in lung, inhibits pro-inflammatory cytokine release and maintains glycoprotein homeostasis. In platelets, aprotinin reduces glycoprotein loss (e.g., GpIb, GpIIb/IIIa), while in granulocytes it prevents the expression of pro-inflammatory adhesive glycoproteins, Aprotinin is a natural proteinase inhibitor polypeptide consisting of 58 amino acids arranged in a single polypeptide chain, cross-linked by three disulfide bridges and having a molecular mass of 6512D. Biological Activity: ~6000 KIU (Kallikrein Inactivator Units) per mg, , Unit Definition:, 1 Unit corresponds to 1 biological kallikrein inhibitor unit (KIU). , 1 TIU ~1300 KIU. Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O, 0.1% HSA or BSA. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.