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Catalog Number | orb1822364 |
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Category | Proteins |
Description | Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomers (Type 2) |
Tested applications | In vitro, In vivo, SDS-PAGE, WB |
Reactivity | Human |
Tag | No tag |
Concentration | 2 mg/ml |
Purity | > 95% |
MW | ~14.46 kDa |
Target | Alpha Synuclein |
UniProt ID | P37840 |
Protein Sequence | MDVFMKGLSK AKEGVVAAAE KTKQGVAEAA GKTKEGVLYV GSKTKEGVVH GVATVAEKTK EQVTNVGGAV VTGVTAVAQK TVEGAGSIAA ATGFVKKDQL GKNEEGAPQE GILEDMPVDP DNEAYEMPSE EGYQDYEPEA |
Protein Length | Full Length |
Source | Recombinant |
Expression System | E. coli |
Biological Activity | Thioflavin T curve shows less β-sheet aggregation when Type 2 monomers (SPR-316) are seeded with PFFs compared to Type 1 monomers (SPR-321) seeded with PFFs. |
Storage | -80°C |
Buffer/Preservatives | PBS pH 7.4 |
Alternative names | Alpha synuclein monomer, Alpha-synuclein monomer, Read more... |
Note | For research use only |
Application notes | Certified 95% pure using SDS-PAGE analysis. Low endotoxin < 5 EU/mL @ 2mg/mL. |
Expiration Date | 6 months from date of receipt. |
SDS-PAGE of ~14 kDa Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer. Lane 1: Molecular Weight Ladder (MW). Lane 2: BSA (2.5 μg). Lane 3: BSA (5 μg). Lane 4: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (2.5 μg). Lane 5: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (5 μg).
Thioflavin T is a fluorescent dye that binds to beta sheet-rich structures, such as those in alpha synuclein fibrils. Upon binding, the emission spectrum of the dye experiences a red-shift and increased fluorescence intensity. Thioflavin T emission curves show increased fluorescence (correlated to alpha synuclein protein aggregation) over time when 10 μM of Type 1 alpha synuclein pre-formed fibrils is combined with 100 μM of Type 1 alpha synuclein monomer, compared to 10 μM of Type 1 alpha synuclein pre-formed fibrils combined with 100 μM Type 2 alpha synuclein monomer. Type 2 fibrils do not seed type 2 monomers (data not shown). Thioflavin T ex = 450 nm, em = 485 nm.
Type 2 monomers are currently undergoing testing in a Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay. At 10 μg/well there was discrimination between positive and negative CSF samples, and the unseeded reaction occurred later than either the LB BH or the positive CSF sample. This suggests Type 2 monomers could potentially be used as a substrate for alpha synuclein RT-QuIC. Further testing/optimization is underway. LB BH: 10% Lewy body disease; CSF +: CSF from patient with neuropathologically confirmed alpha-synucleinopathy; CSF -: CSF from patient with no evidence of alpha-synuclein deposition at postmortem. Image source: Alison Green, Graham Fairfoul
Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity reduces yellow MTT to dark blue formazan crystals, a reaction catalyzed in living cells. Cell viability was assessed with an MTT assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation.
Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a soluble enzyme present in the cytosol that is released upon cell death. Toxicity was assessed with an LDH assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation. For statistical analysis One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-hoc test (vs VC) was used.