S100 Calcium Binding Protein B (S100B) is a member of the S100 protein family, characterized by its ability to bind calcium and zinc ions. This protein family is part of the EF-hand (helix E-loop-helix F) subgroup, which is known for its helix-loop-helix structural motif that facilitates calcium binding . S100B plays a crucial role in the central nervous system and is associated with various neurological conditions, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases .
The recombinant form of S100B from Rhesus Macaque is typically expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli) systems. The protein is produced as a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 91 amino acids . The amino acid sequence of the recombinant protein is as follows:
SELEKAMVAL IDVFHQYSGR EGDKHKLKKS ELKELINNEL SHFLEEIKEQ EVVDKVMETL DSDGDGECDF QEFMAFVAMV TTACHEFFEH E
The recombinant S100B protein is purified using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and is subjected to stringent quality control measures, including SDS-PAGE and Western Blot analyses . These methods ensure that the protein is highly pure, with a purity level exceeding 97% . The endotoxin level is kept below 1 EU/µg, as determined by the Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) method .
S100B is biologically active and has been validated on appropriate cell lines for its bioactivity . It plays a significant role in the development and function of the central nervous system. Additionally, S100B serves as a biomarker for brain injury and is involved in various neurological diseases .