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Background
Heat shock protein 90 (90 kDa heat-shock protein, HSP90) is a molecular chaperone involved in the trafficking of proteins in the cell. It is a remarkably versatile protein involved in the stress response and in normal homoeostatic control mechanisms. HSP90 interacts with 'client proteins', including protein kinases, transcription factors and others, and either facilitates their stabilization and activation or directs them for proteasomal degradation. By this means, HSP90 displays a multifaceted ability to influence signal transduction, chromatin remodelling and epigenetic regulation, development and morphological evolution. HSP90 operates as a dimer in a conformational cycle driven by ATP binding and hydrolysis at the N-terminus. Disruption of HSP90 leads to client protein degradation and often cell death. Under stressful conditions, HSP90 stabilizes its client proteins and provides protection to the cell against cellular stressors such as in cancer cells. Especially, several oncoproteins act as HSP90 client proteins and tumor cells require higher HSP90 activity than normal cells to maintain their malignancy. For this reason, Hsp90 has emerged as a promising target for anti-cancer drug development.
Reactivity
Human
Description
A DNA sequence encoding the human HSP90 isoform 2 (NP_005339.3) C-terminal segment, corresponding to amino acid sequence (Glu 535-Asp 732) was expressed and purified, with two additonal aa (Gly & Pro) at the N terminus.
Formulation
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Host
E.coli
Accession Number
NP_005339.3
Endotoxin Level
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Mol Weight
22.6 kDa
Mw(kda)
22.6 kDa
Sequence Info
Glu 535-Asp 732
Shipping
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stotage Note
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.