Recombinant Human MUC5AC protein (GST tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Gel-forming glycoprotein of gastric and respiratoy tract epithelia that protects the mucosa from infection and chemical damage by binding to inhaled microrganisms and particles that are subsequently removed by the mucocilary system.

Abbreviation

MUC5AC

Synonyms

MUC-5AC; MUC5; MUC5AC; Major airway glycoprotein; Mucin-5AC; TBM; tracheobronchial

UniProt

P98088

Accession Number

P98088

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-GST

Sequence

Gln 5529-Ser 5628

Field of Research

Signal Transduction; Cancer

Endotoxin

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

Purity

> 95% 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.