Catalogue number
ENZ-798
Synonyms
BHMT2, Betaine--Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase 2, SMM-Hcy Methyltransferase, Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase 2, S-Methylmethionine--Homocysteine S-Methyltransferase BHMT2, EC 2.1.1.10, EC 2.1.1.5.
Introduction
Betaine-Homocysteine Methyltransferase 2 (BHMT2) is involved in the regulation of homocysteine metabolism. Homocysteine is a sulfur-containing amino acid which has a key role in methylation reactions. Transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine generates methionine, which donates the methyl group to methylate DNA, proteins, lipids, and other intracellular metabolites. BHMT2 is one of two methyl transferases which can catalyze the transfer of the methyl group from betaine to homocysteine. BHMT2 converts homocysteine to methionine using S-methylmethionine (SMM) as a methyl donor. Homocysteine metabolism anomalies are implicated in disorders varying from vascular disease to neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida.
Description
BHMT2 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 386 amino acids (1-363 a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 42.7kDa.
BHMT2 is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
Formulation
BHMT2 protein solution (0.5mg/ml) contains 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.4M Urea and 10% glycerol.
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.
Purity
Greater than 90.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMAPAGRP GAKKGILERL ESGEVVIGDG SFLITLEKRG YVKAGLWTPE AVIEHPDAVR QLHMEFLRAG SNVMQTFTFS ASEDNMESKW EDVNAAACDL AREVAGKGDA LVAGGICQTS IYKYQKDEAR IKKLFRQQLE VFAWKNVDFL IAEYFEHVEE AVWAVEVLKE SDRPVAVTMC IGPEGDMHDI TPGECAVRLV KAGASIVGVN CRFGPDTSLK TMELMKEGLE WAGLKAHLMV QPLGFHAPDC GKEGFVDLPE YPFGLESRVA TRWDIQKYAR EAYNLGVRYI GGCCGFEPYH IRAIAEELAP ERGFLPPASE KHGSWGSGLD MHTKPWIRAR ARREYWENLL PASGRPFCPS LSKPDF.
Safety Data Sheet
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.
