Synonym

Chymosin

Assay

≥20 units/mg protein; Protein, ≥40%

CAS Number

9001-98-3

MDL number

MFCD00132173

Suitability

BioReagent

l Physical and Chemical Information

Physical form

Lyophilized powder containing sodium chloride

l Biological Information

Biochem/Physiol Actions

Rennin, a 323 amino acid chain, is secreted as an inactive precursor which is then converted into an active enzyme through limited proteolysis. It cleaves the peptide bond between phenylalanine and methionine in K-Casein.

Application

Rennin, also known as chymosin, is a milkclotting acid proteinase produced in the stomach of a calf. It is used in cheesemaking and to study neonatal gastric digestion .

Unit Definition

One unit will coagulate 10 mL of milk per min at 30 °C.

l Storage

Storage temp.

-20°C

l Precautions and Disclaimer

This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses.

l References

1. http://www.drugbank.ca

2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov

3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov