Creatinase (C2-EP)
Enzymes for Clinical Chemistry
- What precautions should be taken when handling the product after opening?
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To avoid moisture absorption of the enzyme powder, please allow it to return to room temperature in a sealed state before use. (Recommended conditions: around 25°C, humidity below 55%)
- How should C2-EP be stored?
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Please store at or below -20°C.
- What stabilizers are used in C2-EP?
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Sucrose is used as a stabilizer.
- How thermostable is C2-EP?
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It is stable in liquid form below 50°C (Fig.4) and remains stable at 37°C for at least three weeks (Fig.5). In powder form, it remains stable at 30°C
- What are the optimal pH and temperature for C2-EP?
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The optimal pH is 7.0–9.0, and the optimal temperature is 45°C.
- What is the molecular weight of C2-EP?
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The molecular weight is approximately 80 kDa (gel filtration), and it exhibits a dimeric structure composed of subunits of 48 kDa each (SDS-PAGE).
- What are the main applications of C2-EP?
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It is useful for the determination of creatinine and creatine in clinical analysis.