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AB116154

Recombinant Human PSMA8 protein (His tag N-Terminus)

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Recombinant Human PSMA8 protein (His tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 250 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.

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PSMA7L, PSMA8, Proteasome subunit alpha-type 8, Proteasome alpha 4 subunit, Proteasome subunit alpha-type 7-like, Alpha4s

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human PSMA8 protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB116154)
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human PSMA8 protein (His tag N-Terminus) (AB116154)

15% SDS-PAGE showing ab116154 at approximately 30kDa (3µg).

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

His tag N-Terminus

Applications

Mass Spec, SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

Q8TAA3

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":"MGSSHHHHHHSSGLVPRGSHMASRYDRAITVFSPDGHLFQVEYAQEAVKKGSTAVGIRGTNIVVLGVEKKSVAKLQDERTVRKICALDDHVCMAFAGLTADARVVINRARVECQSHKLTVEDPVTVEYITRFIATLKQKYTQSNGRRPFGISALIVGFDDDGISRLYQTDPSGTYHAWKANAIGRSAKTVREFLEKNYTEDAIASDSEAIKLAIKALLEVVQSGGKNIELAIIRRNQPLKMFSAKEVELYVTEIEKEKEEAEKKKSKKSV","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"30 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":250,"aminoAcidStart":1,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"Q8TAA3","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.

PSMA8 also known as Proteasome subunit alpha type-8 is a protein involved in the formation of proteasomes which are important for protein degradation. It has a molecular mass of approximately 26 kDa. This protein is specifically expressed in the testis and plays a significant role in the regulation of spermatogenesis. PSMA8 contributes to the assembly of the 20S proteasome which is essential for maintaining protein homeostasis by degrading unneeded or damaged proteins via the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway.
Biological function summary

This proteasome subunit is a part of the 20S core complex of the proteasome contributing to the selective degradation of proteins in cells. Its function is key in male germ cell development facilitating the proper progression through spermatogenesis. PSMA8 by regulating protein turnover ensures that regulatory proteins are degraded at the right time allowing for the orderly progression of cellular processes essential for germ cell maturation and fertility.

Pathways

PSMA8 engages in pathways associated with protein degradation alongside related proteasome components. It participates in the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway a vital cellular mechanism for protein catabolism. This pathway works closely with the ubiquitin system to tag proteins for degradation involving proteins such as ubiquitin-conjugating enzymes and ligases. Furthermore PSMA8 might influence pathways linked to cell cycle and apoptosis by regulating levels of proteins that control these processes.

Disruptions in PSMA8 expression or function might be associated with infertility particularly impacting male fertility due to its specific role in germ cell development. Abnormalities in the proteasome system which PSMA8 is a part of can also relate to neurodegenerative disorders although PSMA8's direct connection is less clear compared to other subunits. Any dysfunction in the related pathway proteins such as ubiquitin can indirectly impact proteasome activity therefore potentially influencing disease outcomes where proteostasis is compromised.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab116154 is purified using conventional chromatography techniques.

General info

Function

Component of the spermatoproteasome, a proteasome specifically found in testis that promotes acetylation-dependent degradation of histones, thereby participating actively to the exchange of histones during spermatogenesis. The proteasome is a protein complex that degrades unneeded or damaged proteins by proteolysis, a chemical reaction that breaks peptide bonds. Required for 20S core proteasome assembly, essential for the degradation of meiotic proteins RAD51 and RPA1 at late prophase I and the progression of meiosis I during spermatogenesis. Localizes to the synaptonemal complex, a 'zipper'-like structure that holds homologous chromosome pairs in synapsis during meiotic prophase I.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase T1A family.

Subcellular localisation

Nucleus

Product protocols

Target data

Component of the spermatoproteasome, a proteasome specifically found in testis that promotes acetylation-dependent degradation of histones, thereby participating actively to the exchange of histones during spermatogenesis. The proteasome is a protein complex that degrades unneeded or damaged proteins by proteolysis, a chemical reaction that breaks peptide bonds. Required for 20S core proteasome assembly, essential for the degradation of meiotic proteins RAD51 and RPA1 at late prophase I and the progression of meiosis I during spermatogenesis. Localizes to the synaptonemal complex, a 'zipper'-like structure that holds homologous chromosome pairs in synapsis during meiotic prophase I.
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