Recombinant Human Myoglobin protein (His tag N-Terminus)
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Recombinant Human Myoglobin protein (His tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 154 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
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Myoglobin, Nitrite reductase MB, Pseudoperoxidase MB, MB
- SDS-PAGE
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Myoglobin protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB103505)
3ug by SDS-PAGE under reducing condition and visualized by coomassie blue stain.
- SDS-PAGE
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Myoglobin protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB103505)
15% SDS PAGE analysis of ab103505 (3 μg).
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Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Aliquoting information
Storage information
Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
Myoglobin in muscle cells acts to store oxygen which provides a rapid release when required during muscle contraction. Myoglobin serves as a monomer and does not form part of a complex. Its structure allows it to temporarily store and relay oxygen where it is most required enhancing the often abrupt demands of muscles for oxygen. The ability of myoglobin to bind oxygen and release it under hypoxic conditions is central to its biological role in vertebrates.
Pathways
The function of myoglobin in aerobic respiration in muscles involves its participation in the oxygen transport pathway. This protein closely interacts with hemoglobin to mobilize oxygen effectively to mitochondria during muscle contraction. Unlike hemoglobin myoglobin has a hyperbolic oxygen dissociation curve which allows it to provide oxygen at lower partial pressures contributing significantly to the efficient metabolism during hypoxia or intense muscular exertion.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
Additional notes
purified by using anion-exchange chromatography (DEAE sepharose resin) and gel-filtration chromatography (Sephacryl S-200) with 20mM Tris pH 7.5, 2mM EDTA.
General info
Function
Monomeric heme protein which primary function is to store oxygen and facilitate its diffusion within muscle tissues. Reversibly binds oxygen through a pentacoordinated heme iron and enables its timely and efficient release as needed during periods of heightened demand (PubMed : 30918256, PubMed : 34679218). Depending on the oxidative conditions of tissues and cells, and in addition to its ability to bind oxygen, it also has a nitrite reductase activity whereby it regulates the production of bioactive nitric oxide (PubMed : 32891753). Under stress conditions, like hypoxia and anoxia, it also protects cells against reactive oxygen species thanks to its pseudoperoxidase activity (PubMed : 34679218).
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the globin family.
Target data
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