Recombinant Mouse Darcin Protein

• Reactivity: Mu
• Applications: PAGE
• Concentration: LYOPH

Recombinant Mouse Darcin Protein Summary

• Description: Mup20 (mouse) (aa 20-181)
  
  Source: E. coli

  Uniprot ID: Q5FW60

• Source: E. coli
• Protein/Peptide Type: Recombinant Protein
• Gene: Mup20
• Purity: >95% pure by SDS-PAGE
• Endotoxin Note: <0.1EU/ug purified protein (LAL test; Lonza).

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • SDS-Page
• Theoretical MW: 17 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: Lyophilized from PBS
• Preservative: No Preservative
• Concentration: LYOPH
• Purity: >95% pure by SDS-PAGE
• Reconstitution Instructions: Reconstitute with 100 ul sterile distilled water (0.1mg/ml after reconstitution)

Alternate Names for Recombinant Mouse Darcin Protein

• Major urinary protein 20
• Major urinary protein 24
• Mup20

Background

Darcin (also called Mup20) belongs to the family of major urinary proteins (MUPs), a subfamily of proteins found in abundance in the urine. Like all MUPs, Darcin is a member of the lipocalin family of ligand-binding proteins, and preferentially binds the volatile pheromome (S)-2-sec-butyl-4,5-dihydrothiazole (SBT). Darcin is present in the urine of male and acts as a sex pheromone that elicits female sexual attraction to a male's urine scent. Recently it was reported that Darcin elicits a complex and variable behavioural repertoire that consists of attraction, ultrasonic vocalization and urinary scent marking, and also serves as a reinforcer in learning paradigms. Darcin reinforces behaviours that promote mate encounters and mate selection. Recombinant Darcin shows similar activity compared to natural Darcin.

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 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: Mup20
• Uniprot:
  • Q5FW60(Mouse)