Recombinant Human NACHRA5/CHRNA5 Protein (His Tag)

Neuronal Acetylcholine Receptor Subunit α-5 (NACHRA5) is a member of the ligand-gated ion channel family. Neuronal AChR is composed of two different type of subunits: α and non-α. When NACHRA5 binds to acetylcholine, the AChR responds by an extensive change in conformation that affects all subunits, leading to the opening of an ion-conducting channel across the plasma membrane. Genetic variations in NACHRA5 have been related to susceptibility to smoking-related behavioral traits and lung cancer, contributing to the smoking quantitative trait locus 3.

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.