SP-10/ACRV1 Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

Acrosomal protein SP-1, also known as Acrosomal vesicle protein 1 and ACRV1, is a testis-specific, differentiation antigen, that arises within the acrosomal vesicle during spermatogenesis, and is associated with the acrosomal membranes and matrix of mature sperm. Regulation of cell type-specific gene transcription is central to cellular differentiation and development. During spermatogenesis, a number of testis-specific genes are expressed in a precise spatiotemporal order. The longest transcript of ACRV1 / SP-1 is the most abundant, comprising 53-72% of the total acrosomal vesicle protein 1 messages; the second largest transcript comprises 15-32%; the third and the fourth largest transcripts account for 3.4-8.3% and 8.7-12.5%, respectively; and the remaining transcripts combined account for < 1% of the total acrosomal vesicle protein 1 message. ACRV1 / SP-1 is a testis-specific acrosomal protein that has been detected in several species including humans. It may be involved in sperm-zona binding or penetration, and it is a potential contraceptive vaccine immunogen for humans. ACRV1 / SP-1 may be involved in sperm-zona binding or penetration. It is also a intra-acrosomal protein that is considered to be a vaccine candidate for immunocontraception.

A DNA sequence encoding the mature form of human ACRV1 isoform 1 (P26436-1) (Gln 22-Ile 265) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus and a signal peptide at the N-terminus.

At Leading Biology, the biological activity of a recombinant protein is routinely measured using a bioassay, e.g. chemotaxis or cell proliferation assay, enzyme assay, or a functional ELISA. When a recombinant protein is an enzyme, specific activity is derived from an enzymatic assay. Each enzyme is tested for potency by cleavage of a substrate. We are in the process of updating the biological activity data. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team.

Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

The recombinant human ACRV1 consists of 255 amino acids and predictes a molecular mass of 27.3 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, rhACRV1 migrates as an approximately 38 kDa band due to glycosylation.

In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.