Recombinant Mouse Desert hedgehog protein (Dhh), partial

CGPGRGPVGRRRYVRKQLVPLLYKQFVPSMPERTLGASGPAEGRVTRGSERFRDLVPNYNPDIIFKDEENSGADRLMTERCKERVNALAIAVMNMWPGVRLRVTEGWDEDGHHAQDSLHYEGRALDITTSDRDRNKYGLLARLAVEAGFDWVYYESRNHIHVSVKADNSLAVRAGG

The C-terminal part of the desert hedgehog protein precursor displays an autoproteolysis and a cholesterol transferase activity. Both activities result in the cleavage of the full-length protein into two parts (DhhN and DhhC) followed by the covalent attachment of a cholesterol moiety to the C-terminal of the newly generated DhhN. Both activities occur in the endoplasmic reticulum. Functions in cell-cell mediated juxtacrine signaling. Promotes endothelium integrity. Binds to PTCH1 receptor, which functions in association with smoothened (SMO), to activate the transcription of target genes in endothelial cells. In Schwann cells, controls the development of the peripheral nerve sheath and the transition of mesenchymal cells to form the epithelium-like structure of the perineurial tube

If the delivery form is liquid, the default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 5%-50% glycerol. If the delivery form is lyophilized powder, the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose, pH 8.0.

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Please reconstitute protein in deionized sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL.We recommend to add 5-50% of glycerol (final concentration) and aliquot for long-term storage at -20°C/-80°C. Our default final concentration of glycerol is 50%. Customers could use it as reference.

The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself. Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20°C/-80°C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.