Recombinant Human MUC5B protein (His tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Gel-forming mucin that is thought to contribute to the lubricating and viscoelastic properties of whole saliva and cervical mucus. Expressed on surface airway epithelia. Expressed mainly in mucous cells of submucosal glands of airway tissues. Highly expressed in the sublingual gland. Also found in submaxillary glands, endocervix, gall bladder, and pancreas.

Abbreviation

MUC5B

Synonyms

Cervical mucin; High molecular weight salivary mucin MG1; MUC-5B; MUC5; MUC5B; Mucin-5 subtype B; Mucin-5B; Sublingual gland mucin; tracheobronchial

UniProt

Q9HC84

Accession Number

Q9HC84

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Cys5653-Val5762

Field of Research

Immunology

Endotoxin

< 1.0 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.