Introduction
Vitronectin (VTN), a member of the pexin family, is a cell adhesion and spreading factor present in serum and tissues. It interacts with glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans. VTN exhibits inhibitory effects on the membrane-damaging activity of the terminal cytolytic complement pathway and demonstrates binding affinity to numerous serpin serine protease inhibitors. Notably, researchers have observed elevated levels of VTN, integrins, and plasminogen in migrating cells during the wound healing process.
Description
Recombinant Human VTN, expressed in E. coli, is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain comprising 482 amino acids (specifically, residues 20-478). It possesses a molecular weight of 54.7 kDa. This VTN variant is fused to a 23-amino acid His-tag at its N-terminus and undergoes purification using proprietary chromatographic methods.
Physical Appearance
A sterile, filtered solution that is colorless.
Formulation
The VTN protein solution is provided at a concentration of 0.5 mg/ml. It is formulated in a buffer containing 20 mM Tris-HCl (pH 8.0), 10% glycerol, and 0.4 M Urea.
Stability
For short-term storage (2-4 weeks), the product should be kept at 4°C. For extended storage, it is recommended to store the product frozen at -20°C. To ensure long-term stability during storage, the addition of a carrier protein (either 0.1% HSA or BSA) is advised. It's important to avoid subjecting the product to repeated cycles of freezing and thawing.
Purity
The purity of the protein is greater than 90.0%, as determined by SDS-PAGE analysis.
Synonyms
Vitronectin precursor, V75, VN, VNT, Vitronectin, VTN, S-protein, Serum-spreading factor, Vitronectin V65 subunit, Vitronectin V10 subunit, Somatomedin-B.
Amino Acid Sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSDQESCKG RCTEGFNVDK KCQCDELCSY YQSCCTDYTA ECKPQVTRGD VFTMPEDEYT VYDDGEEKNN ATVHEQVGGP SLTSDLQAQS KGNPEQTPVL KPEEEAPAPE VGASKPEGID SRPETLHPGR PQPPAEEELC SGKPFDAFTD LKNGSLFAFR GQYCYELDEK AVRPGYPKLI RDVWGIEGPI DAAFTRINCQ GKTYLFKGSQ YWRFEDGVLD PDYPRNISDG FDGIPDNVDA ALALPAHSYS GRERVYFFKG KQYWEYQFQH QPSQEECEGS SLSAVFEHFA MMQRDSWEDI FELLFWGRTS AGTRQPQFIS RDWHGVPGQV DAAMAGRIYI SGMAPRPSLA KKQRFRHRNR KGYRSQRGHS RGRNQNSRRP SRATWLSLFS SEESNLGANN YDDYRMDWLV PATCEPIQSV FFFSGDKYYR VNLRTRRVDT VDPPYPRSIA QYWLGCPAPG HL.