Recombinant Human MAP2 protein (His tag)

Product Specifications

Background

The exact function of MAP2 is unknown but MAPs may stabilize the microtubules against depolymerization. They also seem to have a stiffening effect on microtubules.

Abbreviation

MAP2

Synonyms

MAP-2

UniProt

P11137

Accession Number

P11137

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-His

Sequence

Asp300-Pro500

Field of Research

Neuroscience, Signal Transduction, Stem Cells

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 80% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

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.