Recombinant Human HSP47 produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 439 amino acids (18-418 a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 48.9 kDa. HSP47 human recombinant is fused to a 38 amino acid His Tag at N-terminus and purified by convential chromatogrpahy techniques.
MRGSHHHHHH GMASMTGGQQ MGRDLYDDDD KDRWGSHMAA EVKKPAAAAA PGTAEKLSPK AATLAERSAG LAFSLYQAMA KDQAVENILV SPVVVASSLG LVSLGGKATT ASQAKAVLSA EQLRDEEVHA GLGELLRSLS NSTARNVTWK LGSRLYGPSS VSFADDFVRS SKQHYNCEHS KINFRDKRSA LQSINEWAAQ TTDGKLPEVT KDVERTDGAL LVNAMFFKPH WDEKFHHKMV DNRGFMVTRS YTVGVMMMHR TGLYNYYDDE KEKLQIVEMP LAHKLSSLII LMPHHVEPLE RLEKLLTKEQ LKIWMGKMQK KAVAISLPKG VVEVTHDLQK HLAGLGLTEA IDKNKADLSR MSGKKDLYLA SVFHATAFEL DTDGNPFDQD IYGREELRSP KLFYADHPFI FLVRDTQSGS LLFIGRLVRP KGDKMRDEL.
Heat Shock Protein 47 (HSP47), also known as Serpin-H1, is a 47 kDa collagen-binding stress protein localized in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) of collagen-secreting cells . It is a member of the heat shock protein (HSP) family, which are highly conserved proteins that play crucial roles in protein folding and protection against stress-induced damage.
Heat shock proteins were first discovered by Ferruccio Ritossa in 1962 when he observed chromosome “puffing” in Drosophila cells exposed to elevated temperatures . HSP47 specifically functions as a molecular chaperone essential for collagen biosynthesis . It binds to procollagen in the ER, ensuring proper folding and preventing premature aggregation .
HSP47 is critical for the stability and secretion of collagen, a major structural protein in the extracellular matrix. It binds to the triple-helical region of procollagen, facilitating its proper folding and transport from the ER to the Golgi apparatus . This process is vital for maintaining the structural integrity of tissues such as skin, bones, and connective tissues.
HSP47 has been identified as a potential therapeutic target in various fibrotic conditions, where excessive collagen production leads to tissue scarring and organ dysfunction . Upregulation of HSP47 has been observed in collagen-producing cells in several fibrotic diseases, making it a promising candidate for drug development .
Recombinant human HSP47 is produced using Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cells and is often tagged with a His-tag for purification purposes . This recombinant protein is used in research to study its role in collagen biosynthesis and its potential as a therapeutic target. It is also utilized in assays to enhance neurite outgrowth in neuronal cells .