LacI WT Protein, E.coli (His-SUMO)

LacI, the lactose operon repressor, regulates lactose metabolism by binding to the operator region and repressing gene transcription. The presence of the inducer, allolactose, alters its binding affinity, derepressing the operon. As a homotetramer, LacI finely tunes lactose metabolism, orchestrating regulatory mechanisms in response to the cellular environment. LacI WT Protein, E.coli (His-SUMO) is the recombinant E. coli-derived LacI protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-His, N-SUMO labeled tag.

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  • Species: E.coli
  • Source: E. coli
  • Storage:
    Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. 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.
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Biological Activity

Description

LacI, the lactose operon repressor, regulates lactose metabolism by binding to the operator region and repressing gene transcription. The presence of the inducer, allolactose, alters its binding affinity, derepressing the operon. As a homotetramer, LacI finely tunes lactose metabolism, orchestrating regulatory mechanisms in response to the cellular environment. LacI WT Protein, E.coli (His-SUMO) is the recombinant E. coli-derived LacI protein, expressed by E. coli , with N-His, N-SUMO labeled tag.

Background

LacI, the repressor of the lactose operon, plays a crucial role in the regulation of lactose metabolism. It functions by binding to the operator region and repressing the transcription of genes involved in lactose utilization. The binding affinity is altered in the presence of the inducer, allolactose, which leads to the derepression of the operon. As a homotetramer, LacI orchestrates the regulatory mechanisms that finely tune lactose metabolism in response to the cellular environment.

Technical Parameters

  • Species E.coli
  • Source E. coli
  • Tag N-His;N-SUMO
  • Accession
  • Gene ID
  • Molecular Construction
    • N-term
    • 6*His-SUMO
    • LacI (M1-Q360)
      Accession # P03023
    • C-term
  • Protein Length

    Full Length

  • Synonyms

    TFPI; EPI; Prev. LACI; Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor (Lipoprotein-Associated Coagulation Inhibitor); Extrinsic Pathway Inhibitor; Lipoprotein-Associated Coagulation Inhibitor; TFPI1; Anti-Convertin; Tissue Factor Pathway Inhibitor; TFI

  • AA Sequence

    MKPVTLYDVAEYAGVSYQTVSRVVNQASHVSAKTREKVEAAMAELNYIPNRVAQQLAGKQSLLIGVATSSLALHAPSQIVAAIKSRADQLGASVVVSMVERSGVEACKAAVHNLLAQRVSGLIINYPLDDQDAIAVEAACTNVPALFLDVSDQTPINSIIFSHEDGTRLGVEHLVALGHQQIALLAGPLSSVSARLRLAGWHKYLTRNQIQPIAEREGDWSAMSGFQQTMQMLNEGIVPTAMLVANDQMALGAMRAITESGLRVGADISVVGYDDTEDSSCYIPPLTTIKQDFRLLGQTSVDRLLQLSQGQAVKGNQLLPVSLVKRKTTLAPNTQTASPRALADSLMQLARQVSRLESGQ

  • Predicted Molecular Mass

    54.6 kDa

  • Purity

    ≥ 90%, as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Product Properties

Appearance

Lyophilized powder.

Endotoxin Level

<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.

Reconstitution

It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.

Storage & Stability

Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. 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.

Shipping

Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.

Calculators

Reconstitution Calculator

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The Specific Activity Calculator Equation
  • Specific Activity (Unit/mg)
  • Biological Activity (ED50)

Specific Activity (Unit/mg) = 106 ÷ Biological Activity (ED50)

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100 mg

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