Hexokinase-3, also known as Hexokinase type III, HKIII and HK3, is a protein which belongs to the hexokinase family. Hexokinase-3/ HK3 is an enzyme which in humans is encoded by the HK2 gene. Hexokinases phosphorylate glucose to produce glucose 6-phosphate, committing glucose to the glycolytic pathway. In mammalian tissues hexokinase exists as four isoenzymes encoded by distinct genes. These proteins are homologous and are organized in two homologous domains, with the exception of hexokinase type IV which has only one. This organization is believed to be the result of a duplication and tandem fusion event involving the gene encoding for the ancestral hexokinase. The gene encodes hexokinase-3. Similar to hexokinases-1 and hexokinases-2, this allosteric enzyme is inhibited by its product glucose 6-phosphate.
Tag
His tag ; GST tag
Description
A DNA sequence encoding the human HK3 (P52790) (Met 1-Val 923) was fused with the N-terminal polyhistidine-tagged GST tag at the N-terminus.
Regulatory
RUO
Host
Baculovirus-Insect Cells
Endotoxin Level
< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method
Nature
Recombinant
Shipping
Kinases are highly recommended to be shipped at frozen temperature with blue ice or dry ice.Shipment made at ambient temperature may seriously affect the activity of the ordered products.
Buffer
Supplied as sterile 50mM Tris, 100mM NaCl, pH 7.4
Description
Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Purity
> 93 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
Expiry Date
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -70℃
Immunogen Species
Homo Sapiens (Human)
Attachment
Reviews of Recombinant Human Hexokinase-3/HK3 Protein (His & GST Tag)