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AB198117

Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus)

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Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus) is a Rat Full Length protein, in the 65 to 402 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.

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Ren, Ren1, Renin, Angiotensinogenase

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Functional Studies - Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus) (AB198117)
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Functional Studies - Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus) (AB198117)

Specific activity of ab198117

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus) (AB198117)
  • SDS-PAGE

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant rat Renin protein (Active) (His tag C-Terminus) (AB198117)

10% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
Lane 1 : ab198117 (2 μg)
Lane 2 : Protein Marker

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Expression system

HEK 293 cells

Tags

His tag C-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE, FuncS

applications

Biologically active

Yes

Biological activity

Active

Accession

P08424

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Rat

Storage buffer

pH: 8 Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.64% Sodium chloride, 0.63% Tris HCl, 0.02% Potassium chloride

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"SSFTNVTSPVVLTNYLDTQYYGEIGIGTPSQTFKVIFDTGSANLWVPSTKCGPLYTACEIHNLYDSSESSSYMENGTEFTIHYGSGKVKGFLSQDVVTVGGIIVTQTFGEVTELPLIPFMLAKFDGVLGMGFPAQAVDGVIPVFDHILSQRVLKEEVFSVYYSRESHLLGGEVVLGGSDPQHYQGNFHYVSISKAGSWQITMKGVSVGPATLLCEEGCMAVVDTGTSYISGPTSSLQLIMQALGVKEKRANNYVVNCSQVPTLPDISFYLGGRTYTLSNMDYVQKNPFRNDDLCILALQGLDIPPPTGPVWVLGATFIRKFYTEFDRHNNRIGFALARHHHHHHHHH","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"38.5 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":402,"aminoAcidStart":65,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"HEK 293 cells","accessionNumber":"P08424","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"C-Terminus"}]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-80°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-80°C
True

Supplementary information

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

Renin also known as angiotensinogenase is a proteolytic enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 40 kDa. It is mainly expressed in the juxtaglomerular cells of the kidneys. Renin plays an important role in the renin-angiotensin system where it initiates the conversion of angiotensinogen to angiotensin I. This process is the first step in a cascade leading to a series of effects in blood pressure regulation and fluid balance.
Biological function summary

The renin enzyme is responsible for blood pressure control and electrolyte homeostasis. It acts as a significant regulator within the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS). By catalyzing the formation of angiotensin I from angiotensinogen renin sets off a sequence of reactions that influence vascular tone and sodium reabsorption. The activity of renin significantly interacts with various cardiovascular functions alongside complex regulatory feedback from other hormones such as aldosterone.

Pathways

Renin is a pivotal part of RAAS and interlinks with multiple cardiovascular pathways. The RAAS pathway involves angiotensinogen renin angiotensin I converting enzyme (ACE) and angiotensin II. Angiotensin II then acts on its receptor to mediate vasoconstriction and aldosterone secretion. The direct relationship between renin and ACE places this enzyme in the center of blood pressure management and has implications on kidney function and homeostasis.

High renin activity has connections with hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. Elevated renin levels contribute to increased angiotensin II production causing vasoconstriction and blood pressure elevation. Disorders like renal hypertension see direct involvement of the renin-angiotensin system. Therapeutic approaches often target RAAS with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors) and angiotensin receptor blockers aiming to mitigate the renin-related impact on these diseases.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

General info

Function

Renin is a highly specific endopeptidase, whose only known function is to generate angiotensin I from angiotensinogen in the plasma, initiating a cascade of reactions that produce an elevation of blood pressure and increased sodium retention by the kidney.

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase A1 family.

Product protocols

Target data

Renin is a highly specific endopeptidase, whose only known function is to generate angiotensin I from angiotensinogen in the plasma, initiating a cascade of reactions that produce an elevation of blood pressure and increased sodium retention by the kidney.
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Publications (1)

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FASEB journal : official publication of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology 37:e23282 PubMed37994700

2023

Acute, pro-contractile effects of prorenin on rat mesenteric arteries.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Salomé Rognant,Samuel N Baldwin,Harry A T Pritchard,Adam Greenstein,Kirstine Calloe,Christian Aalkjaer,Thomas A Jepps
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