Recombinant Human MEK1 Protein

Name: Recombinant Human MEK1 Protein
Brand: Beta LifeScience
SKU: BL-1472SG
Availability: InStock

Collections: All products, High-quality recombinant proteins, Other recombinant proteins

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Product Overview

Tag	His
Host Species	Human
Accession	NM_002755
Synonym	MAP2K1, MKK1, MAPKK1, PRKMK1
Background	MEK1 is a protein serine/threonine kinase that is an upstream activator of the extracellular signal-regulated kinases (ERKs) which are activated in response to numerous growth factors and cytokines (1). Activation of ERKs by MEK1 involves phosphorylation of both tyrosine and threonine residues. MEK1, like the ERKs is ubiquitously distributed in tissues with the highest expression in heart, brain and spinal cord. MEK plays an important role in the growth and survival of cancer cells. In hepatocellular carcinoma, MEK activity is frequently elevated and inhibitors of MEK activity may be an effective treatment for this disease (2).
Description	Recombinant full-length human MEK1 was produced in Sf9 insect cells, fused with a His tag at N-terminus.
Source	Sf9 insect cells
AA Sequence	Full Length
Molecular Weight	~47 kDa
Purity	For specific purity information on a given lot, see related COA.
Endotoxin	< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method
Formulation	Recombinant protein is supplied in 50mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 50mM NaCl, 10mM Glutathione, 0.25mM DTT, 0.1mM EDTA, 0.1mM PMSF and 25% glycerol.
Stability	The recombinant protein is stable for up to 12 months at -70°C
Usage	For Research Use Only
Storage	Recombinant Human MEK1 Protein should be stored should be stored at < -70°C. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

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Proteins are sensitive to heat, and freeze-drying can preserve the activity of the majority of proteins. It improves protein stability, extends storage time, and reduces shipping costs. However, freeze-drying can also lead to the loss of the active portion of the protein and cause aggregation and denaturation issues. Nonetheless, these adverse effects can be minimized by incorporating protective agents such as stabilizers, additives, and excipients, and by carefully controlling various lyophilization conditions.

Commonly used protectant include saccharides, polyols, polymers, surfactants, some proteins and amino acids etc. We usually add 8% (mass ratio by volume) of trehalose and mannitol as lyoprotectant. Trehalose can significantly prevent the alter of the protein secondary structure, the extension and aggregation of proteins during freeze-drying process; mannitol is also a universal applied protectant and fillers, which can reduce the aggregation of certain proteins after lyophilization.

Our protein products do not contain carrier protein or other additives (such as bovine serum albumin (BSA), human serum albumin (HSA) and sucrose, etc., and when lyophilized with the solution with the lowest salt content, they often cannot form A white grid structure, but a small amount of protein is deposited in the tube during the freeze-drying process, forming a thin or invisible transparent protein layer.

Reminder: Before opening the tube cap, we recommend that you quickly centrifuge for 20-30 seconds in a small centrifuge, so that the protein attached to the tube cap or the tube wall can be aggregated at the bottom of the tube. Our quality control procedures ensure that each tube contains the correct amount of protein, and although sometimes you can't see the protein powder, the amount of protein in the tube is still very precise.

To learn more about how to properly dissolve the lyophilized recombinant protein, please visit Lyophilization FAQs.