Protein L Cys Recombinant is a genetically engineered protein derived from the bacterium Peptostreptococcus magnus. This recombinant protein is designed to bind immunoglobulin (Ig) molecules through their kappa light chains, without interfering with the antigen-binding sites of the antibodies. This unique binding property makes Protein L Cys Recombinant an invaluable tool in the purification and detection of antibodies, particularly those that do not bind well to Protein A or Protein G.
Recombinant Protein L contains five IgG-binding domains, each capable of binding to the kappa light chains of antibodies. The recombinant version is typically produced in Escherichia coli and is a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain. It has a molecular weight of approximately 40.6 kDa, but it migrates with an apparent molecular mass of 46 kDa in SDS-PAGE due to its structure .
The production of Protein L Cys Recombinant involves the following steps:
Protein L Cys Recombinant binds to the kappa light chains of antibodies through non-covalent interactions. This binding does not interfere with the antigen-binding sites of the antibodies, allowing for the purification of a wide range of Ig classes and subclasses. The protein’s purity is typically assessed using SDS-PAGE and SEC-HPLC analyses, ensuring a purity level of over 96% .
Protein L Cys Recombinant is widely used in: