Introduction
Glutamine synthetase (GLUL) is an essential enzyme that plays a crucial role in nitrogen metabolism by catalyzing the synthesis of glutamine from glutamate and ammonia. Glutamine, a product of this reaction, serves as a vital energy source and participates in various cellular processes, including cell proliferation, apoptosis inhibition, and signal transduction. GLUL expression is particularly prominent during early fetal development, highlighting its significance in embryogenesis. Moreover, GLUL contributes to maintaining acid-base balance within the body by removing ammonia from circulation, underscoring its role in detoxification. Mutations in the GLUL gene have been implicated in congenital glutamine deficiency, a disorder that underscores the critical importance of this enzyme for human health.
Description
Recombinant human GLUL, expressed in E. coli, is a purified protein with a His-tag. This non-glycosylated polypeptide consists of 393 amino acids, with a molecular weight of 44.2 kDa. The protein sequence spans residues 1-373 of the GLUL protein, with an additional 20 amino acid His-Tag fused at the N-terminus to facilitate purification using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
A clear, colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.
Formulation
This solution of human GLUL is supplied in a buffer containing 20mM Tris-HCl (pH 8), 5mM DTT, 0.2M NaCl, and 20% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (up to 4 weeks), the product can be stored at 4°C. For extended storage, it is recommended to store the product frozen at -20°C. To ensure optimal stability during long-term storage, the addition of a carrier protein such as HSA or BSA (0.1%) is advisable. Repeated freezing and thawing of the product should be avoided.
Purity
The purity of this product is determined to be greater than 90% using SDS-PAGE analysis.
Biological Activity
The specific activity of this enzyme is determined to be greater than 2,800 pmol/min/µg. This value represents the enzyme's ability to convert 1.0 pmole of L-glutamate to L-glutamine per minute at a pH of 7.5 and a temperature of 37°C. This activity is measured using a coupled assay system involving pyruvate kinase (PK) and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).
Synonyms
GLNS, EC 6.3.1.2, EC 4.1.1.15, GLUL, Glutamine Synthetase, GS, Glutamate decarboxylase, Glutamate--ammonia ligase, PIG43, PIG59.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MTTSASSHLN KGIKQVYMSL PQGEKVQAMY IWIDGTGEGL RCKTRTLDSE PKCVEELPEW NFDGSSTLQS EGSNSDMYLV PAAMFRDPFR KDPNKLVLCE VFKYNRRPAE TNLRHTCKRI MDMVSNQHPW FGMEQEYTLM GTDGHPFGWP SNGFPGPQGP YYCGVGADRA YGRDIVEAHY RACLYAGVKI AGTNAEVMPA QWEFQIGPCE GISMGDHLWV ARFILHRVCE DFGVIATFDP KPIPGNWNGA GCHTNFSTKA MREENGLKYI EEAIEKLSKR HQYHIRAYDP KGGLDNARRL TGFHETSNIN DFSAGVANRS ASIRIPRTVG QEKKGYFEDR
RPSANCDPFS VTEALIRTCL LNETGDEPFQ YKN.