MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMARFAL TVVRHGETRF NKEKIIQGQG VDEPLSETGF KQAAAAGIFL NNVKFTHAFS SDLMRTKQTM HGILERSKFC KDMTVKYDSR LRERKYGVVE GKALSELRAM AKAAREECPV FTPPGGETLD QVKMRGIDFF EFLCQLILKE ADQKEQFSQG SPSNCLETSL AEIFPLGKNH SSKVNSDSGI PGLAASVLVV SHGAYMRSLF DYFLTDLKCS LPATLSRSEL MSVTPNTGMS LFIINFEEGR EVKPTVQCIC MNLQDHLNGL TETR.
The C12orf5 gene is located on chromosome 12 and encodes a protein that is involved in the regulation of glycolysis and apoptosis. The protein is composed of 270 amino acids and has a molecular mass of approximately 31 kDa . The recombinant form of this protein is often produced in Escherichia coli (E. coli) and includes a C-terminal 6-His tag for purification purposes .
TIGAR functions as a fructose-2,6-bisphosphatase, which means it can lower the levels of fructose-2,6-bisphosphate in cells. By doing so, it diverts glucose metabolism away from glycolysis and towards the pentose phosphate pathway. This shift helps in reducing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and protecting cells from oxidative stress .
Additionally, TIGAR is involved in the regulation of apoptosis. By modulating the levels of ROS, TIGAR can influence cell survival and death, making it a critical player in cellular responses to stress and damage .
The recombinant form of C12orf5 (Human Recombinant, His Tag) is widely used in research to study its biochemical properties and its role in cellular metabolism and apoptosis. The His tag allows for easy purification of the protein using affinity chromatography, which is essential for obtaining high-purity samples for experimental purposes .
Researchers use this recombinant protein to investigate its enzymatic activity, interaction with other cellular components, and its overall impact on cellular physiology. Studies involving TIGAR have implications in understanding cancer metabolism, neurodegenerative diseases, and other conditions where cellular metabolism and oxidative stress play a significant role .