Cat No.
NATE-0849
Description
Insulin Degrading Enzyme (IDE) is a large zinc-binding protease of the M16A metalloprotease subfamily known to cleave multiple short polypeptides that vary considerably in sequence. IDE was first identified by its ability to degrade the B chain of the hormone insulin. This activity was observed over sixty years ago, though the enzyme specifically responsible for B chain cleavage was identified more recently. This discovery revealed considerable amino acid sequence similarity between IDE and the previously characterized bacterial protease pitrilysin, suggesting a common proteolytic mechanism.
Abbr
IDE, Recombinant (Rat)
Alias
IDE
Source
S. frugiperda
Species
Rat
Form
Liquid
Enzyme Commission Number
EC 3.4.24.56
Bio-activity
>3 U/mg protein
Molecular Mass
110 kDa
Purification
>90% by SDS-PAGE
Unit Definition
One unit is defined as the amount of the enzyme that will catalyze the hydrolysis of 1 μmol iodinated insulin per h at 37°C, pH 7.3.
Gene Name
IDE
Synonyms
IDE; Insulin-degrading enzyme; insulysin; insulin protease
