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AB177655

Recombinant Human CHAC2 protein

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Recombinant Human CHAC2 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 184 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.

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Glutathione-specific gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase 2, Gamma-GCG 2, Cation transport regulator-like protein 2, CHAC2

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human CHAC2 protein (AB177655)
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Supplier Data

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human CHAC2 protein (AB177655)

15% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab177655 (3 μg).

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

Q8WUX2

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.58% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"MGSSHHHHHHSSGLVPRGSHMGSMWVFGYGSLIWKVDFPYQDKLVGYITNYSRRFWQGSTDHRGVPGKPGRVVTLVEDPAGCVWGVAYRLPVGKEEEVKAYLDFREKGGYRTTTVIFYPKDPTTKPFSVLLYIGTCDNPDYLGPAPLEDIAEQIFNAAGPSGRNTEYLFELANSIRNLVPEEADEHLFALEKLVKERLEGKQNLNCI","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"23.3 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":184,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"Q8WUX2","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"N-Terminus"}]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

The protein CHAC2 also known as ChaC cation transport regulator homolog 2 is a member of the glutathione-specific gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase family. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 28 kDa. CHAC2 is mainly expressed in the liver kidney and testis where it plays key roles in cellular processes. Researchers often study CHAC2 for its involvement in modulating cellular redox states and regulating intracellular glutathione levels.
Biological function summary

CHAC2 participates in the degradation of glutathione an essential antioxidant within cells. This protein forms part of a glutathione degradation complex helping to maintain cellular homeostasis by affecting oxidative stress response. By breaking down gamma-glutamyl bonds in glutathione CHAC2 influences many cellular functions such as cell proliferation and apoptosis.

Pathways

CHAC2 significantly impacts oxidative stress and apoptosis pathways. In these routes CHAC2's activity interlinks closely with the regulation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) levels. CHAC1 a homolog of CHAC2 shares similarities in the pathways suggesting a level of redundancy or cooperative functions between these proteins particularly in stress response mechanisms.

CHAC2 associates with conditions featuring oxidative stress imbalances like cancer and neurodegenerative disorders. The modulation of glutathione levels by CHAC2 has implications in cancer therapy where oxidative stress could affect cell survival. Connections with proteins like CHAC1 highlight similar pathways in disease contexts suggesting potential combinatorial therapeutic strategies targeting related pathways in oxidative stress-induced conditions.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab177655 was purified using conventional chromatography.

General info

Function

Catalyzes the cleavage of glutathione into 5-oxo-L-proline and a Cys-Gly dipeptide. Acts specifically on glutathione, but not on other gamma-glutamyl peptides.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase family. ChaC subfamily.

Product protocols

Target data

Catalyzes the cleavage of glutathione into 5-oxo-L-proline and a Cys-Gly dipeptide. Acts specifically on glutathione, but not on other gamma-glutamyl peptides.
See full target information Glutathione-specific gamma-glutamylcyclotransferase 2

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