Introduction
Carbonic Anhydrase XIII, also known as CA13, is part of the alpha-carbonic anhydrase family. This family catalyzes the rapid conversion of carbon dioxide and water into bicarbonate and protons. This reaction is reversible and happens much slower without a catalyst. Almost all carbonic anhydrases contain a zinc ion in their active site, classifying them as metalloenzymes. There are at least five distinct CA families (α, β, γ, δ, and ε), with no significant amino acid sequence resemblance, suggesting convergent evolution. The α-CAs are present in humans.
Description
Recombinant CA13 Human, produced in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain. It contains 285 amino acids (1-262a.a), with a molecular mass of 31.8 kDa. The protein includes a 23 amino acid His-tag at the N-terminus and is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
A clear solution, sterilized by filtration.
Formulation
The CA13 protein solution (0.5 mg/ml) is supplied in a buffer containing Phosphate buffered saline (pH 7.4), 10% glycerol, and 1mM DTT.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), the product can be stored at 4°C. For extended periods, store frozen at -20°C. Adding a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is recommended for long-term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
The purity is determined to be greater than 90.0% using SDS-PAGE analysis.
Biological Activity
The specific activity, defined as the amount of enzyme that hydrolyzes 1.0 pmole of 4-nitrophenyl acetate to 4-nitrophenol per minute at pH 7.5 at 37°C, is greater than 2,500 pmol/min/ug.
Synonyms
Carbonic Anhydrase
XIII, Carbonate Dehydratase XIII, EC 4.2.1.1, CA-XIII, Carbonic, Anhydrase 13, CAXIII.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSP
MGSMSRLSWG YREHNGPIHW KEFFPIADGD QQSPIEIKTK EVKYDSSLRP LSIKYDPSSA KIISNSGHSF
NVDFDDTENK SVLRGGPLTG SYRLRQVHLH WGSADDHGSE HIVDGVSYAA ELHVVHWNSD KYPSFVEAAH
EPDGLAVLGV FLQIGEPNSQ LQKITDTLDS IKEKGKQTRF TNFDLLSLLP PSWDYWTYPG SLTVPPLLES
VTWIVLKQPI NISSQQLAKF RSLLCTAEGE AAAFLVSNHR PPQPLKGRKV RASFH.