Mettl16 (NM_026197) Mouse Recombinant Protein

RNA N6-methyltransferase that methylates adenosine residues at the N (6) position of a subset of RNAs and is involved in S-adenosyl-L-methionine homeostasis by regulating expression of MAT2A transcripts (PubMed:29262316, PubMed:30197299) . Able to N6-methylate a subset of mRNAs and U6 small nuclear RNAs (U6 snRNAs) (By similarity) . In contrast to the METTL3-METTL14 heterodimer, only able to methylate a limited number of RNAs: requires both a 5'UACAGAGAA-3' nonamer sequence and a specific RNA structure (By similarity) . Plays a key role in S-adenosyl-L-methionine homeostasis by mediating N6-methylation of MAT2A mRNAs, altering splicing and/or stability of MAT2A transcripts: in presence of S-adenosyl-L-methionine, binds the 3'-UTR region of MAT2A mRNA and specifically N6-methylates the first hairpin of MAT2A mRNA, impairing MAT2A expression (PubMed:29262316, PubMed:30197299) . In S-adenosyl-L-methionine-limiting conditions, binds the 3'-UTR region of MAT2A mRNA but stalls due to the lack of a methyl donor, preventing N6-methylation and promoting expression of MAT2A (PubMed:29262316) . In addition to mRNAs, also able to mediate N6-methylation of U6 small nuclear RNA (U6 snRNA) : specifically N6-methylates adenine in position 43 of U6 snRNAs (By similarity) . Also able to bind various lncRNAs (By similarity) . Specifically binds the 3'-end of the MALAT1 long non-coding RNA (By similarity) (PubMed:29262316, PubMed:30197299) .[UniProtKB/Swiss-Prot Function]

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.