Recombinant Human Nrf2 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 71 to 170 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
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Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
- Applications
- SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
Amino acid sequence
F A Q L Q L D E E T G E F L P I Q P A Q H I Q S E T S G S A N Y S Q V A H I P K S D A L Y F D D C M Q L L A Q T F P F V D D N E V S S A T F Q S L V P D I P G H I E S P V F I A T N Q A Q S P E T S V A
Reactivity data
| Application | Reactivity | Dilution info | Notes |
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Application SDS-PAGE | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Application ELISA | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Application WB | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
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Target data
Function
The protein expressed by the NFE2L2 gene functions as a transcription factor that plays a key role in responding to oxidative stress by binding to antioxidant response elements (ARE) in the promoter regions of various cytoprotective genes, such as phase 2 detoxifying enzymes, to promote their expression and neutralize reactive electrophiles. Under normal conditions, it is ubiquitinated and degraded in the cytoplasm by the BCR(KEAP1) complex. However, oxidative stress leads to the inhibition of the BCR(KEAP1) complex, allowing NFE2L2/NRF2 to accumulate in the nucleus, form heterodimers with small Maf proteins, and bind to ARE elements. Additionally, the NFE2L2/NRF2 pathway is activated by selective autophagy, where KEAP1 interacts with SQSTM1/p62, inactivating the BCR(KEAP1) complex and leading to nuclear NFE2L2/NRF2 accumulation and cytoprotective gene expression. It may also be involved in activating genes of the beta-globin cluster by facilitating enhancer activity of hypersensitive site 2 of the beta-globin locus control region. This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Alternative names
NRF2, NFE2L2, Nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2, NF-E2-related factor 2, NFE2-related factor 2, Nrf-2
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Recombinant Human Nrf2 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 71 to 170 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
- Applications
- SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
- Accession
- Q16236-1
- Animal free
- No
- Species
- Human
- Concentration
- Storage buffer
pH: 8
Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione
Sequence info
Amino acid sequence
- F A Q L Q L D E E T G E F L P I Q P A Q H I Q S E T S G S A N Y S Q V A H I P K S D A L Y F D D C M Q L L A Q T F P F V D D N E V S S A T F Q S L V P D I P G H I E S P V F I A T N Q A Q S P E T S V A
- Accession
- Q16236
- Protein length
- Fragment
- Predicted molecular weight
- 36.63 kDa
- Amino acids
- 71 to 170
- Nature
- Recombinant
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
Specifications
- Form
- Liquid
General info
- Function
The protein expressed by the NFE2L2 gene functions as a transcription factor that plays a key role in responding to oxidative stress by binding to antioxidant response elements (ARE) in the promoter regions of various cytoprotective genes, such as phase 2 detoxifying enzymes, to promote their expression and neutralize reactive electrophiles. Under normal conditions, it is ubiquitinated and degraded in the cytoplasm by the BCR(KEAP1) complex. However, oxidative stress leads to the inhibition of the BCR(KEAP1) complex, allowing NFE2L2/NRF2 to accumulate in the nucleus, form heterodimers with small Maf proteins, and bind to ARE elements. Additionally, the NFE2L2/NRF2 pathway is activated by selective autophagy, where KEAP1 interacts with SQSTM1/p62, inactivating the BCR(KEAP1) complex and leading to nuclear NFE2L2/NRF2 accumulation and cytoprotective gene expression. It may also be involved in activating genes of the beta-globin cluster by facilitating enhancer activity of hypersensitive site 2 of the beta-globin locus control region.
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.- Sequence similarities
Belongs to the bZIP family. CNC subfamily.
- Post-translational modifications
Ubiquitinated in the cytoplasm by the BCR(KEAP1) E3 ubiquitin ligase complex leading to its degradation (PubMed:15601839, PubMed:15983046, PubMed:19489739). In response to oxidative stress, electrophile metabolites, such as sulforaphane, modify KEAP1, leading to inhibit activity of the BCR(KEAP1) complex, promoting NFE2L2/NRF2 nuclear accumulation and activity (PubMed:19489739, PubMed:29590092). In response to autophagy, the BCR(KEAP1) complex is inactivated (By similarity).
- Subcellular localisation
- Nucleus
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Dry Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Aliquoting information
- Upon delivery aliquot
- Storage information
- Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
Nrf2 also known as nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 is a transcription factor with a molecular weight of approximately 66 kDa. It plays a mechanical role in regulating the expression of antioxidant proteins that protect against oxidative damage triggered by injury and inflammation. Nrf2 is ubiquitously expressed in various tissues including the liver lungs and skin. Nrf2 activation occurs when it translocates from the cytoplasm to the nucleus to bind the antioxidant response element (ARE) in the DNA starting transcription of target genes.
- Biological function summary
Nrf2 acts as an important regulator of the cellular antioxidant response. It works in conjunction with its partner protein Keap1 forming a complex that controls its stability and degradation. Under normal conditions Keap1 keeps Nrf2 in the cytoplasm where it is targeted for ubiquitination and degradation. Once activated by oxidative stress or electrophiles Nrf2 dissociates from Keap1 thereby avoiding degradation and relocates to the nucleus to activate the transcription of ARE-dependent genes. This activity boosts the cellular response to oxidative stress by inducing genes involved in detoxification and cellular defense.
- Pathways
Nrf2 plays a significant role in the oxidative stress response and detoxification pathways. Nrf2 activation is linked closely to the PI3K/Akt signaling pathway which influences cell survival growth and metabolism. This pathway also interacts with other important proteins like GSK-3β which can modulate Nrf2 activity and stability. Through these pathways Nrf2 orchestrates a defense mechanism against reactive oxygen species (ROS) by boosting the expression of antioxidant enzymes and detoxifying proteins.
- Associated diseases and disorders
Nrf2 has been associated with conditions like cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. In cancer aberrant Nrf2 activation may lead to enhanced tumor survival by increasing expression of cytoprotective genes which makes cancer cells resistant to chemotherapy. Nrf2 also interacts with proteins such as p53 which play roles in tumor suppression and cellular stress responses. In neurodegenerative disorders reduced Nrf2 activity can contribute to oxidative stress leading to neuron damage and disease progression with proteins like amyloid-beta also being linked with oxidative processes affected by Nrf2 functionality.
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Nrf2 protein (ab114160)
12.5% SDS-PAGE analysis of ab114160, stained with Coomassie Blue.
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