CTSW Human

Data sheet

Formulation

The CTSW solution (0.5mg/ml) contains 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.4M Urea and 10% glycerol.

Purity

Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Description

CTSW Human Recombinant produced in E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 378 amino acids (22-376) and having a molecular mass of 42.0 kDa. CTSW is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus.

Protein Background

CTSW protein belongs to the peptidase C1 family. CTSW is a cysteine proteinase with a detailed role in the regulation and mechanism of T-cell cytolytic activity. The encoded CTSW is linked to the membrane inside the endoplasmic reticulum of natural killer

Expression host

Escherichia Coli.

Synonyms

Cathepsin W (Lymphopain), LYPN, lymphopain, EC 3.4.22.-.

Reagent Appearance

Sterile Filtered clear solution.

Stability

Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.

Amino acid sequence

MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSIRGPLRA QDLGPQPLEL KEAFKLFQIQ FNRSYLSPEE HAHRLDIFAH NLAQAQRLQE EDLGTAEFGV TPFSDLTEEE FGQLYGYRRA AGGVPSMGRE IRSEEPEESV PFSCDWRKVA GAISPIKDQK NCNCCWAMAA AGNIETLWRI SFWDFVDVSV QELLDCGRCG DGCHGGFVWD AFITVLNNSG LASEKDYPFQ GKVRAHRCHP KK