Recombinant Human NGAL Protein (C-6His, E. coli)
Beta LifeScience
SKU/CAT #: BL-1559NP

BL-1559NP: Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. (QC verified)
Recombinant Human NGAL Protein (C-6His, E. coli)
Beta LifeScience
SKU/CAT #: BL-1559NP
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Product Overview
Description | Recombinant Human Neutrophil Gelatinase-associated Lipocalin is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Gln21-Gly198 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus. |
Accession | P80188 |
Synonym | Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; NGAL; 25 kDa alpha-2-microglobulin-related subunit of MMP-9; Lipocalin-2; Oncogene 24p3; Siderocalin LCN2; p25; HNL; NGAL |
Gene Background | Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin(LCN2) is a secreted protein and belongs to the calycin superfamily. This protein is released from injured tubular cells after various damaging stimuli, is already known by nephrologists as one of the most promising biomarkers of incoming Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Recent evidence also suggests its role as a biomarker in a variety of other renal and non-renal conditions. Moreover, recent studies seem to suggest a potential involvement of this factor also in the genesis and progression of chronic kidney diseases. NGAL is the first known mammalian protein which specifically binds organic molecules called siderophores, which are high-affinity iron chelators. NGAL, first known as an antibacterial factor of natural immunity, and an acute phase protein, is currently one of the most interesting and enigmatic proteins involved in the process of tumor development. acting as an intracellular iron carrier and protecting MMP9 from proteolytic degradation, NGAL has a clear pro-tumoral effect, as has already been observed in different tumors (e.g. breast, stomach, oesophagus, brain) in humans. In thyroid carcinomas, NGAL is strongly induced by NF-kB, an important factor involved both in tumor growth and in the link between chronic inflammation and neoplastic development. Thus, Lipocalin-2 (LCN2/NGAL) has been implicated in a variety of processes including cell differentiation, proliferation, survival and morphogenesis. |
Molecular Mass | 21.8 KDa |
Apmol Mass | 20-23 KDa, reducing conditions |
Formulation | Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, 50% Glycerol, pH 7.4. |
Endotoxin | Less than 0.1 ng/µg (1 EU/µg) as determined by LAL test. |
Purity | Greater than 90% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. (QC verified) |
Biological Activity | Not tested |
Reconstitution | |
Storage | Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 6 months after receipt. Store at ≤-70°C, stable for 3 months under sterile conditions after opening. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles. |
Shipping | The product is shipped on dry ice/polar packs. Upon receipt, store it immediately at the temperature listed below. |
Usage | For Research Use Only |
Target Details
Target Function | Iron-trafficking protein involved in multiple processes such as apoptosis, innate immunity and renal development. Binds iron through association with 2,3-dihydroxybenzoic acid (2,3-DHBA), a siderophore that shares structural similarities with bacterial enterobactin, and delivers or removes iron from the cell, depending on the context. Iron-bound form (holo-24p3) is internalized following binding to the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor, leading to release of iron and subsequent increase of intracellular iron concentration. In contrast, association of the iron-free form (apo-24p3) with the SLC22A17 (24p3R) receptor is followed by association with an intracellular siderophore, iron chelation and iron transfer to the extracellular medium, thereby reducing intracellular iron concentration. Involved in apoptosis due to interleukin-3 (IL3) deprivation: iron-loaded form increases intracellular iron concentration without promoting apoptosis, while iron-free form decreases intracellular iron levels, inducing expression of the proapoptotic protein BCL2L11/BIM, resulting in apoptosis. Involved in innate immunity; limits bacterial proliferation by sequestering iron bound to microbial siderophores, such as enterobactin. Can also bind siderophores from M.tuberculosis. |
Subcellular Location | Secreted. Cytoplasmic granule lumen. Cytoplasmic vesicle lumen. |
Protein Families | Calycin superfamily, Lipocalin family |
Database References | HGNC: 6526 OMIM: 600181 KEGG: hsa:3934 STRING: 9606.ENSP00000277480 UniGene: PMID: 29869714 |