Recombinant Human Retinoid isomerohydrolase (RPE65)

(All-trans-retinyl-palmitate hydrolase) (Lutein isomerase) (Meso-zeaxanthin isomerase) (Retinal pigment epithelium-specific 65 kDa protein) (Retinol isomerase)

SIQVEHPAGGYKKLFETVEELSSPLTAHVTGRIPLWLTGSLLRCGPGLFEVGSEPFYHLFDGQALLHKFDFKEGHVTYHRRFIRTDAYVRAMTEKRIVITEFGTCAFPDPCKNIFSRFFSYFRGVEVTDNALVNVYPVGEDYYACTETNFITKINPETLETIKQVDLCNYVSVNGATAHPHIENDGTVYNIGNCFGKNFSIAYNIVKIPPLQADKEDPISKSEIVVQFPCSDRFKPSYVHSFGLTPNYIVFVETPVKINLFKFLSSWSLWGANYMDCFESNETMGVWLHIADKKRKKYLNNKYRTSPFNLFHHINTYEDNGFLIVDLCCWKGFEFVYNYLYLANLRENWEEVKKNARKAPQPEVRRYVLPLNIDKADTGKNLVTLPNTTATAILCSDETIWLEPEVLFSGPRQAFEFPQINYQKYCGKPYTYAYGLGLNHFVPDRLCKLNVKTKETWVWQEPDSYPSEPIFVSHPDALEEDDGVVLSVVVSPGAGQKPAYLLILNAKDLSEVARAEVEINIPVTFHGLFKKS

Critical isomerohydrolase in the retinoid cycle involved in regeneration of 11-cis-retinal, the chromophore of rod and cone opsins. Catalyzes the cleavage and isomerization of all-trans-retinyl fatty acid esters to 11-cis-retinol which is further oxidized by 11-cis retinol dehydrogenase to 11-cis-retinal for use as visual chromophore . Essential for the production of 11-cis retinal for both rod and cone photoreceptors . Also capable of catalyzing the isomerization of lutein to meso-zeaxanthin an eye-specific carotenoid . The soluble form binds vitamin A (all-trans-retinol), making it available for LRAT processing to all-trans-retinyl ester. The membrane form, palmitoylated by LRAT, binds all-trans-retinyl esters, making them available for IMH (isomerohydrolase) processing to all-cis-retinol. The soluble form is regenerated by transferring its palmitoyl groups onto 11-cis-retinol, a reaction catalyzed by LRAT.

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.

"RPE65 has an additional function as the lutein to meso-zeaxanthin isomerase in the vertebrate eye." Shyam R., Gorusupudi A., Nelson K., Horvath M.P., Bernstein P.S. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. U.S.A. 114:10882-10887 (2017)

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.