Recombinant Human NTS Protein, hFc Tag

Molecular Characterization: NTS (Ser24-Leu148) hFc (Glu99-Ala330) Molecular weight: The protein has a predicted molecular mass of 40.4 kDa after removal of the signal peptide. The apparent molecular mass of NTS-hFc is approximately 35-55 kDa due to glycosylation.Description: Recombinant human NTS protein with C-terminal human Fc tagThis gene encodes a common precursor for two peptides, neuromedin N and neurotensin. Neurotensin is a secreted tridecapeptide, which is widely distributed throughout the central nervous system, and may function as a neurotransmitter or a neuromodulator. It may be involved in dopamine-associated pathophysiological events, in the maintenance of gut structure and function, and in the regulation of fat metabolism. Neurotensin also exhibits antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. Tissue-specific processing may lead to the formation in some tissues of larger forms of neuromedin N and neurotensin. The large forms may represent more stable peptides that are also biologically active.