Description
Predicted to enable identical protein binding activity; peptidase activity; and virus receptor activity. Involved in positive regulation of cardiac muscle contraction and tryptophan transport. Located in brush border membrane and cytoplasm. Is expressed in several structures, including brain; cardiovascular system; extraembryonic component; genitourinary system; and respiratory system. Used to study COVID-19 and congestive heart failure. Human ortholog(s) of this gene implicated in several diseases, including avian influenza; cerebral malaria; hypertension (multiple); respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease; and severe acute respiratory syndrome. Orthologous to human ACE2 (angiotensin converting enzyme 2).
Bio-activity
Measured by its ability to cleave a fluorogenic peptide substrate, Mca-YVADAPK(Dnp)-OH. The specific activity is >400 pmol/min/μg, as measured under the described conditions.
Storage
Use a manual defrost freezer and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
6 months from date of receipt, -20 to -70 centigrade as supplied.
3 months, -20 to -70 centigrade under sterile conditions after opening.
