Introduction
SERPINA1, a secreted serine protease inhibitor, targets various enzymes including elastase, plasmin, collagenase, thrombin, leucocytic proteases, trypsin, chymotrypsin, and plasminogen activator. Genetic defects in SERPINA1 can lead to emphysema or liver disease. Notably, H. pylori infection specifically induces SERPINA1 expression in the antrum. Elevated serum levels of SERPINA1 are observed in lung and prostate cancers compared to healthy individuals, while breast cancer patients do not exhibit significant changes. Functionally, SERPINA1 acts as an endogenous inhibitor of serine proteases, demonstrating in vitro inhibition of human recombinant matriptase's catalytic domain. Tissue necrosis and inflammation trigger an acute phase response characterized by increased SERPINA1 levels. Mutations in SERPINA1 and SLC11A1 genes can disrupt the balance of elastase produced by leukocytes during phagocytosis.
Description
Recombinant human SERPINA1, produced in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain comprising 395 amino acids (residues 25-418). With a molecular weight of 44.4 kDa, this protein is purified using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
A clear, colorless solution that has been sterilized by filtration.
Formulation
The SERPINA1 protein is supplied in a solution containing 20mM Tris-HCl (pH 7.5), 1mM DTT, 10% glycerol, and 2mM EDTA.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), keep at 4°C. For extended storage, freeze at -20°C. Adding a carrier protein like HSA or BSA (0.1%) is recommended for long-term storage. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Purity
The purity of this protein is determined to be greater than 90% by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Alpha-1-antitrypsin, Alpha-1 protease inhibitor, Alpha-1-antiproteinase, SERPINA1, A1AT, PI, A1A, AAT, PI1, MGC9222, PRO2275, MGC23330.
Amino Acid Sequence
MEDPQGDAAQ KTDTSHHDQD HPTFNKITPN LAEFAFSLYR QLAHQSNSTN IFFSPVSIAT AFAMLSLGTK ADTHDEILEG LNFNLTEIPE AQIHEGFQEL LRTLNQPDSQ LQLTTGNGLF LSEGLKLVDK FLEDVKKLYH SEAFTVNFGD TEEAKKQIND YVEKGTQGKI VDLVKELDRD TVFALVNYIF FKGKWERPFE VKDTEEEDFH VDQVTTVKVP MMKRLGMFNI QHCKKLSSWV LLMKYLGNAT AIFFLPDEGK LQHLENELTH DIITKFLENE DRRSASLHLP KLSITGTYDL KSVLGQLGIT KVFSNGADLS GVTEEAPLKL SKAVHKAVLT IDEKGTEAAG AMFLEAIPMS IPPEVKFNKP FVFLMIDQNT KSPLFMGKVV NPTQK.