Catalogue number
PRO-1341
Synonyms
Homeobox protein Nkx-3.1, Homeobox protein NK-3 homolog A, NKX3-1, NKX3.1, NKX3A, NKX3, BAPX2.
Introduction
NK3 Homeobox1 (NKX3-1) is a homeobox-containing transcription factor, which binds preferentially the consensus sequence 5'-TAAGT[AG]-3' and may act as a transcriptional repressor. The NKX3-1 transcription factor functions as a negative regulator of epithelial cell growth in prostate tissue. NKX3-1 has an imperative role in normal prostate development, regulating proliferation of glandular epithelium and in the formation of ducts in prostate. In addition, NKX3-1 functions as a tumor suppressor controlling prostate carcinogenesis, as shown by its ability to inhibit proliferation and invasion activities of PC-3 prostate cancer cells. Abnormal expression of NKX3-1 is linked with prostate tumor progression.
Description
NKX3-1 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 257 amino acids (1-234 a.a) and having a molecular mass of 28.7kDa.
NKX3-1 is fused to a 23 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus & purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Source
Escherichia Coli.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered colorless solution.
Formulation
NKX3-1 protein solution (0.5mg/ml) containing 20mM Tris-HCl buffer (pH 8.0), 2M UREA and 10% glycerol.
Stability
Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time.
For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).
Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
Greater than 85.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Amino acid sequence
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMLRVPEP RPGEAKAEGA APPTPSKPLT SFLIQDILRD GAQRQGGRTS SQRQRDPEPE PEPEPEGGRS RAGAQNDQLS TGPRAAPEEA ETLAETEPER HLGSYLLDSE NTSGALPRLP QTPKQPQKRS RAAFSHTQVI ELERKFSHQK YLSAPERAHL AKNLKLTETQ VKIWFQNRRY KTKRKQLSSE LGDLEKHSSL PALKEEAFSR ASLVSVYNSY PYYPYLYCVG SWSPAFW.
Safety Data Sheet
Usage
ProSpec's products are furnished for LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY. The product may not be used as drugs, agricultural or pesticidal products, food additives or household chemicals.
