Introduction
CUTA, the mammalian counterpart of the E. coli cutA protein, consists of 179 amino acids. Found ubiquitously, especially in brain tissue, CUTA plays a role in enabling cells to tolerate a wide array of divalent cations, excluding copper. This cytoplasmic protein is encoded by a single-gene operon.
Description
Recombinant Human CUTA, produced in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain comprising 156 amino acids (spanning from amino acid 33 to 179). With a molecular weight of 17.1 kDa, this protein is fused with an 8 amino acid His-Tag at its C-terminus and is purified using standard chromatography techniques.
Physical Appearance
A colorless solution that has been sterilized through filtration.
Formulation
Human CUTA solution formulated in a buffer containing 20mM Tris-HCl at a pH of 8, 1mM DTT, and 10% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), keep at 4°C. For longer periods, store frozen at -20°C. Adding a carrier protein like 0.1% HSA or BSA is recommended for long-term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Purity exceeding 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
ACHAP, C6orf82, MGC111154, cutA divalent cation tolerance homolog, CUTA.
Amino Acid Sequence
MRLLLLPRVL LTMASGSPPT QPSPASDSGS GYVPGSVSAA FVTCPNEKVA KEIARAVVEK RLAACVNLIP QITSIYEWKG KIEEDSEVLM MIKTQSSLVP ALTDFVRSVH PYEVAEVIAL PVEQGNFPYL QWVRQVTESV SDSITVLPLE HHHHHH.