Recombinant Human AgRP/ART Protein

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Recombinant Human AgRP/ART Protein Summary

• Description: A recombinant protein with a N-Terminal His-tag and corresponding to the amino acids 21-132 of Human AgRP/ART
  
  

  Source: E.coli

  Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMAQMGL APMEGIRRPD QALLPELPGL GLRAPLKKTT AEQAEEDLLQ EAQALAEVLD LQDREPRSSR RCVRLHESCL GQQVPCCDPC ATCYCRFFNA FCYCRKLGTA MNPCSRT

• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: AGRP
• Purity: >85%, by SDS-PAGE

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 15.1 kDa.
  Disclaimer note: The observed molecular weight of the protein may vary from the listed predicted molecular weight due to post translational modifications, post translation cleavages, relative charges, and other experimental factors.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at 4C short term. Aliquot and store at -20C long term. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: 20 mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.5), 20% glycerol, 1 mM DTT
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: 0.25 mg/ml
• Purity: >85%, by SDS-PAGE

Alternate Names for Recombinant Human AgRP/ART Protein

• agouti related protein homolog (mouse)
• agouti-related protein
• AgRP
• Agrt
• AGRTMGC118963
• ART
• ARTagouti (mouse) related protein
• ASIP2

Background

AGRP is the endogenous antagonist of alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone and has been shown to cause potent stimulation of food intake, and this protein is found in over 90% of Neuropeptide Y containing cells in rats.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Peptides and proteins are guaranteed for 3 months from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: AGRP