Recombinant Human Melanotransferrin (MELTF)

GMEVRWCATSDPEQHKCGNMSEAFREAGIQPSLLCVRGTSADHCVQLIAAQEADAITLDGGAIYEAGKEHGLKPVVGEVYDQEVGTSYYAVAVVRRSSHVTIDTLKGVKSCHTGINRTVGWNVPVGYLVESGRLSVMGCDVLKAVSDYFGGSCVPGAGETSYSESLCRLCRGDSSGEGVCDKSPLERYYDYSGAFRCLAEGAGDVAFVKHSTVLENTDESPSRRQTWTRSEEEEGECPAHEEARRTMRSSAGQAWKWAPVHRPQDESDKGEFGKRAKSRDMLG

Involved in iron cellular uptake. Seems to be internalized and then recycled back to the cell membrane. Binds a single atom of iron per subunit. Could also bind zinc.

If the delivery form is liquid, the default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 5%-50% glycerol. If the delivery form is lyophilized powder, the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose, pH 8.0.

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Please reconstitute protein in deionized sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.We recommend to add 5-50% of glycerol (final concentration) and aliquot for long-term storage at -20°C/-80°C. Our default final concentration of glycerol is 50%. Customers could use it as reference.

"Plasminogen-dependent internalization of soluble melanotransferrin involves the low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein and annexin II." Michaud-Levesque J., Demeule M., Beliveau R. Biol Chem 388:747-754 (2007)

The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself. Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.