Cathepsin L Detection - Family of New Products

ALEXIS Biochemicals now offers a full panel of specific, well-characterized mouse monoclonal antibodies (including Clones 2D4, 33/1, 33/2, 1/36 and 3G10) which recognize different epitopes of cathepsin L and procathepsin L. Also available are human cathepsin L, inhibitors like Mu-Phe-hPhe-FMK and 1-Naphthalenylsulfonyl-Ile-Trp-CHO, and substrates for cathepsin L and a newly introduced ELISA kit for the specific detection of cathepsin L in human serum, plasma and other biological fluids.

Cathepsin L is a lysosomal endopeptidase belonging to the papain family of the closely related cysteine proteases superfamily. The enzyme is thought to be involved in a variety of disorders in which the pathological destruction of the extracellular matrix is one of the main characteristics. Such disorders include rheumatoid arthritis as well as tumor invasion and metastasis.

For more information or for a free copy of their product flyer "Cathepsin L & Related Products/Cathepsin L Detection" which includes over 30 literature references E-mail alexis-usa@alexis-corp.com, call toll-free 800-900-0065, or write ALEXIS Corporation, 6181 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92121. More information on these and other products for the study of the cell biology is also available on-line at their website: www.alexis-corp.com.

ALEXIS Biochemicals, 6181 Cornerstone Court East, Suite 103, San Diego, CA 92121-4727. Tel: 858-658-0065; Fax: 858-658-9224.