Recombinant Rat Mitofilin protein
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Recombinant Rat Mitofilin protein is a Rat Fragment protein, in the 34 to 609 aa range, expressed in Cell free, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE.
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Mic60, Immt, MICOS complex subunit Mic60, Mitochondrial inner membrane protein, Mitofilin
- SDS-PAGE
Supplier Data
SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Rat Mitofilin protein (AB289748)
SDS-PAGE analysis of ab289748
Reactivity data
Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage duration
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
Within the mitochondrial environment mitofilin contributes to maintaining cristae morphology which is essential for optimal mitochondrial respiration and energy production. As part of the MINOS complex mitofilin interacts with other proteins such as Mic60 and Mic10 stabilizing the structure of crista junctions. This process ensures efficient electron transport chain function ultimately supporting ATP synthesis. Without effective shaping of the cristae cellular energy metabolism deteriorates.
Pathways
Research has highlighted the importance of mitofilin in apoptosis and bioenergetics pathways. It interacts with proteins like OPA1 a dynamin-related GTPase important for mitochondrial fusion and energy metabolism. Additionally mitofilin influences the release of cytochrome c an important step in the initiation of apoptosis. Proper functioning of these pathways is critical for cellular balance and survival showing mitofilin’s broad impact on cellular processes.
Specifications
Form
Lyophilized
General info
Function
Component of the MICOS complex, a large protein complex of the mitochondrial inner membrane that plays crucial roles in the maintenance of crista junctions, inner membrane architecture, and formation of contact sites to the outer membrane. Plays an important role in the maintenance of the MICOS complex stability and the mitochondrial cristae morphology.
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the MICOS complex subunit Mic60 family.
Subcellular localisation
Mitochondrion inner membrane
Target data
Product promise
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