Introduction
VAMP4, a member of the synaptobrevin family, plays a crucial role in vesicle docking and fusion with the cell membrane. Primarily located in the trans-Golgi network, VAMP4 is believed to be involved in the transport of molecules from the trans-Golgi network to endosomes. It participates in a pathway responsible for removing an inhibitor, likely synaptotagmin-4, which regulates calcium-triggered exocytosis during secretory granule maturation. The core components of a protein complex involved in the docking and/or fusion of synaptic vesicles with the presynaptic membrane include synaptobrevins, syntaxins, and SNAP25.
Description
Recombinant human VAMP4, expressed in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain consisting of 123 amino acids (amino acids 1-115) with a molecular weight of 14.5 kDa. A His tag is fused to the C-terminus of VAMP4. Purification is achieved using proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Clear, colorless, and sterile-filtered solution.
Formulation
The VAMP4 protein is supplied in a solution containing 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 0.1M NaCl, and 20% glycerol.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), keep at 4°C. For extended storage, freeze at -20°C. The addition of a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is recommended for long-term storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Purity is determined to be greater than 90.0% by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Vesicle-associated membrane protein 4, VAMP-4, VAMP4, VAMP24.
Amino Acid Sequence
MPPKFKRHLN DDDVTGSVKS ERRNLLEDDS DEEEDFFLRG PSGPRFGPRN DKIKHVQNQV DEVIDVMQEN ITKVIERGER LDELQDKSES LSDNATAFSN RSKQLRRQMW WRGCKLEHHH HHH.