Recombinant Human BCAT2 Protein (Sumo Tag)

Product Specifications

Background

The BCAT2 gene encodes a branched chain aminotransferase found in mitochondria. The encoded protein forms a dimer thatcatalyzes the first step in the production of the branched chain amino acids leucine, isoleucine, and valine. Multipletranscript variants enco.

Abbreviation

BCAT2

Synonyms

BCT; ECA; Placental protein; Branched chain

UniProt

O15382

Accession Number

O15382

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

N-Sumo

Sequence

Met41-Val392

Field of Research

Signal Transduction; Epigenetics and Nuclear Signaling; Stem Cells; Cancer; Cardiovascular; Developmental Biology

Endotoxin

< 10 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method

Purity

> 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.