Calcium-activated Potassium Channel Subunit Alpha-1, Recombinant, Human, aa411-560, His-HPC4-Tag
subfamily M subunit alpha-1; BK channel; BKCA alpha; BKCA alpha subunit; BKTM; Calcium-activated potassium channel; Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit alpha-1; Drosophila slowpoke like; hSlo; K(VCA)alpha; KCa1.1; KCMA1_HUMAN; KCNMA; KCNMA1; Maxi K channel; Maxi Potassium channel alpha ; MaxiK; SAKCA; SLO alpha; SLO; Slo homolog; Slo-alpha; Slo1; Slowpoke homolog
Potassium channel activated by both membrane depolarization or increase in cytosolic Ca(2+) that mediates export of K(+). It is also activated by the concentration of cytosolic Mg(2+). Its activation dampens the excitatory events that elevate the cytosolic Ca(2+) concentration and/or depolarize the cell membrane. It therefore contributes to repolarization of the membrane potential. Plays a key role in controlling excitability in a number of systems, such as regulation of the contraction of smooth muscle, the tuning of hair cells in the cochlea, regulation of transmitter release, and innate immunity. In smooth muscles, its activation by high level of Ca(2+), caused by ryanodine receptors in the sarcoplasmic reticulum, regulates the membrane potential. In cochlea cells, its number and kinetic properties partly determine the characteristic frequency of each hair cell and thereby helps to establish a tonotopic map. Kinetics of KCNMA1 channels are determined by alternative splicing, phosphorylation status and its combination with modulating beta subunits. Highly sensitive to both iberiotoxin (IbTx) and charybdotoxin (CTX).
Source
Recombinant protein corresponding to aa411-560 from human Calcium-activated potassium channel subunit alpha-1, fused to 6X His-HPC4-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in E.coli.
Amino Acid Sequence
VVCGHITLESVSNFLKDFLHKDRDDVNVEIVFLHNISPNLELEALFKRHFTQVEFYQGSVLNPHDLARVKIESADACLILANKYCADPDAEDASNIMRVISIKNYHPKIRIITQMLQYHNKAHLLNIPSWNWKEGDDAICLAELKLGFIA
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
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.
