Introduction
Dsb proteins are responsible for forming and rearranging disulfide bonds, which are crucial for the proper folding of secreted and membrane proteins in bacteria. DsbG, in particular, exhibits both disulfide bond isomerase and chaperone activity. It interacts with intermediates formed during the refolding of chemically denatured citrate synthase, effectively preventing their aggregation in vitro. Interestingly, DsbG shares sequence homology with DsbC. Structurally, DsbG exists as a stable dimer in the periplasm and displays an equilibrium constant with glutathione that is comparable to both DsbA and DsbC. Notably, the expression level of DsbG is approximately 25% that of DsbC.
Description
Recombinant DsbG, produced in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 232 amino acids, resulting in a molecular mass of 25.8 kDa. The purification of DsbG is achieved through standard chromatography techniques.
Physical Appearance
A clear and sterile solution.
Formulation
The DsbG protein solution is formulated in a buffer containing 20mM Tris-HCl at pH 8, 2mM EDTA, and 10% Glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), the DsbG protein solution should be kept at 4°C. For longer storage durations, it is recommended to store the solution in a frozen state at -20°C. To further enhance stability during long-term storage, the addition of a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is advisable. It is important to minimize exposure to repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
The purity of the DsbG protein is greater than 95%, as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Thiol:disulfide interchange protein dsbG, dsbG, ybdP, b0604, JW0597.
Amino Acid Sequence
MEELPAPVKA IEKQGITIIK TFDAPGGMKG YLGKYQDMGV TIYLTPDGKH AISGYMYNEK GENLSNTLIE KEIYAPAGRE MWQRMEQSHW LLDGKKDAPV IVYVFADPFC PYCKQFWQQA RPWVDSGKVQ LRTLLVGVIK PESPATAAAI LASKDPAKTW QQYEASGGKL KLNVPANVST EQMKVLSDNE KLMDDLGANV TPAIYYMSKE NTLQQAVGLP DQKTLNIIMG NK.