Recombinant human Hexokinase 4 protein
Hexokinase is the first enzyme in the glycolytic pathway, catalyzing the transfer of a phosphoryl group from ATP to glucose to form glucose-6-phosphate and ADP. In mammals, four distinct enzymes-types 1 to 4 hexokinases-have been identified. The enzyme is found in most cells, but there is tissue specificity for the particular type of hexokinase. Hexokinase4 is found in the liver and pancreatic beta-cells, where it is controlled by insulin (activation) and glucagon (inhibition) . In pancreatic beta-cells, type IV enzyme acts as a glucose sensor to modify insulin secretion. Hexokinase4 is commonly called glucokinase. Recombinant human Hexokinase4, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E. coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.
Product Specifications
Product Name Alternative
GCK, glucokinase, MODY2, Maturity onset diabetes of the young 2, Hexokinase 4, HK4, Hexokinase type IV, HK IV, Hexokinase-D
Expression System
E.coli
Antigen Species
Human
Tag
His-Tag
Applications
SDS-PAGE
Concentration
1 mg/mL (determined by Bradford assay)
Purity
> 95% by SDS-PAGE
Molecular Weight
54.3 kDa (485aa)
Additionnal Information
References & Citations
Jon E. et al., (2003) J.Exp Biology. 206: 2049-2057
Storage Conditions
Can be stored at 2°C to 8°C for 1 week. For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C to -80C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.
Formulation
Liquid in. 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0) containing 10% glycerol
Scientific Category
Signal Transduction
NCBI Accession Number
NP_000153
Uniprot Accession Number
P35557
Species
Human
AA Sequence
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