Catalogue number
PRO-596
Synonyms
Retinoic acid receptor alpha, RAR-alpha, Nuclear receptor subfamily 1 group B member 1,RAR, NR1B1, RARA.
Introduction
Retinoic acid receptor alpha (RAR) belongs to the large family of ligand responsive gene regulatory proteins that includes receptors for steroid and thyroid hormones. These proteins contain two highly conserved domains that are involved in determining their DNA and ligand-binding activities. There are three isotypes of RAR proteins: alpha, beta, and gamma. The RAR proteins are encoded by distinct genetic loci and possess distinct transcriptional properties. Typically, RAR-alpha represses target gene transcription in the absence of hormone, whereas RAR-beta and gamma fail to repress under these conditions. RARA is a receptor for retinoic acid that has profound effects on vertebrate development. Retinoic acid is a morphogen and is a powerful teratogen. RARA controls cell function by directly regulating gene expression.
Chromosomal aberrations involving RARA cause acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL).
Description
RARA Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 127 amino acids (68-173 a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 14kDa (molecular weight on SDS-PAGE will appear higher).
The RARA fused to a 21 amino acid his tag at N-terminus and is purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
Formulation
The protein solution (1mg/1ml) contains 20mM Tris-HCl pH-7.5, 0.1M NaCl & 5mM b-mercaptoethanol.
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 MSEEIVPSPP SPPPLPRIYK PCFVCQDKSS GYHYGVSACE GCKGFFRRSI QKNMVYTCHR DKNCIINKVT RNRCQYCRLQ KCFEVGMSKESVRNDRNKKK KEVPKPE.
Safety Data Sheet
Purity
Greater than 95.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
