Introduction
Superoxide dismutase Mn (soda), a member of the iron/manganese superoxide dismutase family, plays a crucial role in cellular defense against oxidative stress. It catalyzes the conversion of superoxide radicals (O2-) into less harmful molecules like oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Subsequently, these byproducts are further detoxified by enzymes like catalase and glutathione peroxidase, resulting in the production of water (H2O) and oxygen (O2).
Description
Produced in E. coli, SODA is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain composed of 226 amino acids (specifically, amino acids 1 to 206). It has a molecular weight of 25.2 kDa. For purification purposes, a 20 amino acid His-tag is fused to the N-terminus of SODA, and proprietary chromatographic techniques are employed.
Physical Appearance
The product is a clear and sterile solution without any color.
Formulation
SODA E.coli solution is provided at a concentration of 1mg/ml. The solution is buffered with 20mM Tris-HCl at a pH of 8.0 and supplemented with 1mM DTT, 10% glycerol, and 0.1M NaCl.
Stability
For short-term storage (up to 2-4 weeks), the product can be stored at 4°C. For extended storage, it should be kept frozen at -20°C. The addition of a carrier protein like HSA or BSA (0.1%) is advised for long-term storage. It is important to avoid repeated cycles of freezing and thawing.
Purity
The purity of the product is determined using SDS-PAGE analysis and is found to be greater than 95%.
Biological Activity
The specific activity of the enzyme is measured as its ability to inhibit the reduction of cytochrome c in a coupled system using xanthine and xanthine oxidase. With a reaction volume of 1.5 ml at pH 7.8 and a temperature of 25°C, the specific activity is greater than 350 units/mg. One unit is defined as the amount of enzyme required to inhibit the reduction rate of cytochrome c by 50%.
Synonyms
Superoxide dismutase [Mn], MnSOD, soda, b3908, JW3879.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MSYTLPSLPY AYDALEPHFD KQTMEIHHTK HHQTYVNNAN AALESLPEFA NLPVEELITK LDQLPADKKT VLRNNAGGHA NHSLFWKGLK KGTTLQGDLK AAIERDFGSV DNFKAEFEKA AASRFGSGWA WLVLKGDKLA VVSTANQDSP LMGEAISGAS
GFPIMGLDVW EHAYYLKFQN RRPDYIKEFW NVVNWDEAAA RFAAKK.