Active Recombinant Rat Pcsk9 protein, His-tagged

• Cat.No.: Pcsk9-915R
• Product Overview: Recombinant Rat Pcsk9 protein(Gln 31 - Gln 691), fused with His tag, was expressed in HEK293.

Specification

• Source: HEK293
• Species: Rat
• Tag: His
• Form: Lyophilized from 0.22 μm filtered solution in 50 mM Tris, 150 mM NaCl, pH7.5, 10% trehalose.
• Bio-activity: Immobilized Human LDL R, Fc Tag at 5 μg/mL (100 μL/well) can bind Rat PCSK9, His Tag with a linear range of 0.156-0.625 μg/mL.
• Molecular Mass: This protein carries a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus. This protein undergoes autocatalytic cleavage to release the pro-peptide and mature chain. The pro-peptide and mature chain are associated through non‑covalent interactions and with a calculated MW of 13.9 kDa and 59.3 kDa respectively. The protein migrates as 16 kDa and 60-66 kDa under reducing (R) condition (SDS-PAGE) due to glycosylation.
• Protein Length: Gln 31 - Gln 691
• Endotoxin: Less than 1.0 EU per μg by the LAL method.
• Purity: >95% as determined by reduced SDS-PAGE.
• Storage: For long term, the product should be stored at lyophilized state at -20°C or lower.Please avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. This product is stable after at:
  -20°C to -70°C for 12 months in lyophilized state; -70°C for 3 months under sterile conditions after reconstitution.
• Reconstitution: It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.2 ug/ul. Centrifuge the vial at 4°C before opening to recover the entire contents.

Gene Information

• Gene Name: Pcsk9 proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 [ Rattus norvegicus ]
• Official Symbol: Pcsk9
• Synonyms: PCSK9; proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9; proprotein convertase 9; proprotein convertase PC9; subtilisin/kexin-like protease PC9; neural apoptosis regulated convertase 1; neural apoptosis-regulated convertase 1; PC9; Narc1; NARC-1
• Gene ID: 298296
• mRNA Refseq: NM_199253
• Protein Refseq: NP_954862

Reviews

11/13/2022

In immunological experiments, it was found that it had good antigenicity and could induce target immune responses.

07/07/2022

It promoted cell growth and proliferation.

03/04/2022

High catalytic efficiency.

Q&As

Is there a relationship between genetic mutations in the PCSK9 protein and cardiovascular disease?

Yes, some studies suggest that mutations in the PCSK9 protein gene may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. For example, some PCSK9 mutations can cause their dysfunction, resulting in hypercholesterolemia and cardiovascular disease.

How can PCSK9 protein be used for vaccine development?

PCSK9 protein is combined with immune adjuvants to make a vaccine, or mutated PCSK9 protein to induce an immune response to it, inhibit PCSK9 expression in vivo, increase LDLR levels and reduce serum cholesterol levels.

What is the relationship between PCSK9 protein and obesity?

This protein may have a regulatory effect on weight and obesity, and it is associated with glucose and endocannabinin homeostasis studies have linked PCSK9 to the development of obesity and diabetes.

What are the new prospects for future therapies that inhibit PCSK9 protein?

Several new anti-PCSK9 drugs are already being studied and developed, including oral drugs and gene chromosome therapies, and some drugs have advanced to early stages of clinical trials, providing new options for the treatment of PCSK9 proteins.

What drugs are currently available to inhibit the PCSK9 protein?

Currently on the market to inhibit PCSK9 protein drugs include alirocumab and evolocumab.

What is the relationship between PCSK9 protein and hypercholesterolemia?

PCSK9 protein can degrade LDLR protein, so its overexpression will lead to a decrease in LDLR's ability to be cleared, leading to hypercholesterolemia.