Cndp1, as known as beta-Ala-His dipeptidase, is a member of the M20 metalloprotease family. In human, this protein is secreted from the liver into the serum. In other mammals, including rodents, it is expressed exclusively within the kidney and lacks a signal peptide. Also, it is a secreted homodimeric dipeptidase that specifically hydrolyzes L-carnosine, and is identified as human carnosinase expressed in the brain. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-492 from mouse Cndp1, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in insect cell. Molecular Weight: ~56.1kD (500aa) 50-70kD (SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions) Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20C. 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.
