ACE2 Protein, Rat (HEK293, His)

ACE2 is an important carboxypeptidase in the renin-angiotensin system that complexly regulates cardiovascular homeostasis. It specifically converts angiotensin I to angiotensin 1-9 and angiotensin II to angiotensin 1-7, exerting antihypertrophic and vasodilatory effects. ACE2 Protein, Rat (HEK293, His) is the recombinant rat-derived ACE2 protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-His labeled tag. The total length of ACE2 Protein, Rat (HEK293, His) is 723 a.a., with molecular weight of 105-120 kDa.

ACE2, an essential counter-regulatory carboxypeptidase within the renin-angiotensin hormone system, stands as a pivotal regulator orchestrating blood volume, systemic vascular resistance, and overall cardiovascular homeostasis. This multifunctional enzyme displays remarkable specificity in its actions, converting angiotensin I to angiotensin 1-9 and angiotensin II to angiotensin 1-7. These biologically active peptides exhibit anti-hypertrophic effects in cardiomyocytes and act as beneficial vasodilators, counteracting the vasoconstrictor properties of angiotensin II. Beyond its role in the angiotensin system, ACE2 demonstrates versatility by cleaving various vasoactive peptides, including neurotensin, kinetensin, and des-Arg bradykinin. Notably, ACE2 is intricately involved in amino acid transport, serving as a binding partner for the amino acid transporter SLC6A19 in the intestine. Through its involvement in trafficking, surface expression, and catalytic activity modulation, ACE2 plays a crucial role in the regulation of amino acid transport processes.

Measured by its ability to cleave a fluorogenic peptide substrate, Mca-YVADAPK(Dnp)-OH. The specific activity is 20028.43 pmol/min/µg, as measured under the described conditions.

Rat

HEK293

C-His

Q5EGZ1 (Q18-T740)

302668  [NCBI]

QSLIEEKAESFLNKFNQEAEDLSYQSSLASWNYNTNITEENAQKMNEAAAKWSAFYEEQSKIAQNFSLQEIQNATIKRQLKALQQSGSSALSPDKNKQLNTILNTMSTIYSTGKVCNSMNPQECFLLEPGLDEIMATSTDYNRRLWAWEGWRAEVGKQLRPLYEEYVVLKNEMARANNYEDYGDYWRGDYEAEGVEGYNYNRNQLIEDVENTFKEIKPLYEQLHAYVRTKLMEVYPSYISPTGCLPAHLLGDMWGRFWTNLYPLTTPFLQKPNIDVTDAMVNQSWDAERIFKEAEKFFVSVGLPQMTPGFWTNSMLTEPGDDRKVVCHPTAWDLGHGDFRIKMCTKVTMDNFLTAHHEMGHIQYDMAYAKQPFLLRNGANEGFHEAVGEIMSLSAATPKHLKSIGLLPSNFQEDNETEINFLLKQALTIVGTLPFTYMLEKWRWMVFQDKIPREQWTKKWWEMKREIVGVVEPLPHDETYCDPASLFHVSNDYSFIRYYTRTIYQFQFQEALCQAAKHDGPLHKCDISNSTEAGQKLLNMLSLGNSGPWTLALENVVGSRNMDVKPLLNYFQPLFVWLKEQNRNSTVGWSTDWSPYADQSIKVRISLKSALGKNAYEWTDNEMYLFRSSVAYAMREYFSREKNQTVPFGEADVWVSDLKPRVSFNFFVTSPKNVSDIIPRSEVEEAIRMSRGRINDIFGLNDNSLEFLGIYPTLKPPYEPPVT

105-120 kDa

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  Greater than 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Lyophilized powder

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH₂O.For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% BSA, 5% HSA, 10% FBS or 5% Trehalose).

Stored at -20°C for 2 years. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.