Aldose reductase (AKR1B1) belongs to the aldo/keto reductase superfamily. AKR1B1 is a NADPH-dependent aldo-keto reductase best known as the rate-limiting enzyme of the polyol pathway. Expression of AKR1B1 was the highest in lens and retina. It is the first enzyme in the polyol pathway through which glucose is converted to sorbitol which is important for the function of various organs in the body, and has been implicated in the etiology of diabetic complications. AKR1B1 is quite abundant in the collecting tubule cells and thought to provide protection against hypertonic environment. Some human tissues contain AKR1B1 as well as AKR1B10, a closely related member of the aldo-keto reductase superfamily.
Product Name:
Human AKR1B1 Recombinant Protein (RPES1560)
Product Code:
RPES1560
Size:
50µg
Species:
Human
Expressed Host:
E.coli
Synonyms:
ADR,ALDR1,ALR2,AR,MGC1804
Accession:
P15121
Sequence:
Met 1-Phe 316
Fusion tag:
N-His
Endotoxin:
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Protein Construction:
A DNA sequence encoding the human AKR1B1 (P15121) (Met 1-Phe 316) was expressed, with a polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 90 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
37.9 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
36 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, 20% glycerol, pH 7.5
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
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.