Technical Data

374301
Grade
Purified
Molecular Weight
33.3
EU Commodity Code
30021019
Shipping Temp
Blue Ice
Storage Temp
-20°C
MT2A, Recombinant, Human, aa1-59, GST-Tag (Metallothionein-2)
Metallothionein-2A, Metallothionein-II, MT-II

Metallothioneins have a high content of cysteine residues that bind various heavy metals; these proteins are transcriptionally regulated by both heavy metals and glucocorticoids.

Source
Partial recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-59 from human Metallothionein-2, fused to GST-Tag at N-terminal, expressed in E. coli.
Molecular Weight
~33.3kD
Amino Acid Sequence
MDPNCSCAAGDSCTCAGSCKCKECKCTSCKKSCCSCCPVGCAKCAQGCICKGASDKCSC
Storage and Stability
May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Source
Recombinant, E. coli
Purity
≥90% (SDS-PAGE)
Concentration
As Reported
Form
Supplied as a liquid in Tris, 50% glycerol.
Important Note
This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications without the expressed written authorization of United States Biological.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

References
1. Primary structure of human hepatic metallothionein.Kissling M.M., Kaegi J.H.R.FEBS Lett. 82:247-250(1977).
USBio References
No references available
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