Introduction
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE), also known as Enolase-2, is a glycolytic isoenzyme primarily found in central and peripheral neurons and neuroendocrine cells. Its presence in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) can indicate neural tissue injury. NSE is released into the bloodstream by neoplasms originating from neural or neuroendocrine tissues. As a result, it serves as a valuable biomarker for detecting and monitoring certain tumors, including neuroblastoma, small cell lung cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid tumors, pancreatic endocrine tumors, and melanoma. ENO2 is one of three enolase isoenzymes found in mammals. The ENO2 isoenzyme is specifically found in mature neurons and cells of neuronal origin. During development in rats and primates, a transition from alpha enolase to gamma enolase occurs in neural tissue.
Description
Recombinant Mouse ENO2, expressed in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain. It consists of 457 amino acids (with amino acids 1-434 representing the ENO2 protein) and has a molecular weight of 49.7 kDa. The ENO2 protein is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at the N-terminus and is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
A clear, colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.
Formulation
The ENO2 solution is provided at a concentration of 1 mg/ml and is formulated in Phosphate Buffered Saline (pH 7.4) with 10% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (up to 2-4 weeks), store the vial at 4°C. For extended storage, freeze the product at -20°C. To ensure long-term stability during frozen storage, it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles to maintain protein integrity.
Purity
Purity is determined to be greater than 95% using SDS-PAGE analysis.
Biological Activity
The specific activity of the recombinant ENO2 is measured to be greater than 10,000 pmol/min/µg. This value is determined by assessing the decrease in absorbance at 340 nm due to the conversion of NADH to NAD at pH 6.5 and 37°C.
Synonyms
AI837106, D6Ertd375e, Eno-2, NSE, 2-phospho-D-glycerate hydro-lyase, Enolase 2, Neural enolase, Neuron-specific enolase.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMSIEKIW AREILDSRGN PTVEVDLYTA KGLFRAAVPS GASTGIYEAL ELRDGDKQRY LGKGVLKAVD HINSRIAPAL ISSGISVVEQ EKLDNLMLEL DGTENKSKFG ANAILGVSLA VCKAGAAERD LPLYRHIAQL AGNSDLILPV PAFNVINGGS HAGNKLAMQE FMILPVGAES FRDAMRLGAE VYHTLKGVIK DKYGKDATNV GDEGGFAPNI LENSEALELV KEAIDKAGYT EKMVIGMDVA ASEFYRDGKY DLDFKSPADP SRYITGDQLG ALYQDFVRNY PVVSIEDPFD QDDWAAWSKF TANVGIQIVG DDLTVTNPKR IERAVEEKAC NCLLLKVNQI GSVTEAIQAC KLAQENGWGV MVSHRSGETE DTFIADLVVG LCTGQIKTGA PCRSERLAKY NQLMRIEEEL GDEARFAGHN FRNPSVL.