Eglin C
Overview
Eglin C is a potent serine proteinase inhibitor originally isolated from the medicinal leech Hirudo medicinalis. This 8.1 kDa protein consists of a single polypeptide chain of 70 amino acid residues and acts as an elastase/cathepsin G inhibitor. Despite the absence of disulfide bridges, its three-dimensional structure is remarkably stable, and it is now produced by recombinant genetic engineering.
Key Features
- ≥95% purity verified by HPLC; ≥98% available upon request
- Full-length recombinant acetyl-Eglin C and active fragment peptides (41-49, 42-45 methyl ester, 60-63 methyl ester) available
- Well-characterized three-dimensional structure with defined protease inhibition profile
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |
| Purity | ≥95% or ≥98% (HPLC verified) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Storage | -20°C, desiccated, protected from light |
| Research Use Only | Yes |