Cathepsin K Activity Assay Kit

Name: Cathepsin K Activity Assay Kit
SKU: PTAK-018
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Cat. No.	PTAK-018
Description	The Cathepsin K Activity Assay kit is a fluorescence-based assay that utilizes the preferred cathepsin K substrate sequence LR labeled with AFC (amino-4-trifluoromethyl coumarin). The cathepsin K assay is simple, straightforward, and can be adapted to 96-well plate assays. Assay conditions have been optimized to obtain the maximal activity.
Component	•Cathepsin K •CTSK substrate (Ac-LR-AFC) •Cathepsin assay buffer •CTSK inhibitor
Applications	Useful for detecting the activity of Cathepsin K
Size	100 assays
Method	Fluorescence
Caution	Avoid freeze/thaw cycles

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What is Cathepsin K？

A: Cathepsin K is a lysosomal cysteine protease that plays a key role in bone remodeling and turnover.

What is the function of cathepsin K?

A: The primary function of cathepsin K is to break down bone tissue by degrading collagen, elastin, and other proteins found in bones.

What does cathepsin K cleave?

A: Cathepsin K is a lysosomal cysteine protease that mainly cleaves type I collagen, which is the major structural protein in bones and connective tissues.

What methods are available to measure cathepsin K activity?

A: There are several methods available to measure cathepsin K activity, including fluorescence-based assays, colorimetric assays, and radiolabeled substrate assays.

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