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9853 Pacific Heights Blvd. Suite D. San Diego, CA 92121, USA Tel: 858-263-4982 Email: [email protected] 32-3753: ENSA Recombinant Protein Alternative Name : ARPP-19e,Alpha endosulfine isoform 3,Alpha-endosulfine,ENSA,MGC4319,MGC8394,MGC78563. Description Source : Escherichia Coli. ENSA Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 141 amino acids (1-121 a.a.) and having a molecular weight of 15.5kDa. The ENSA is fused to a 20 amino acid His- Tag at N-terminus and purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques. ENSA is an endogenous ligand for sulfonylurea receptor. ENSA reduces K(ATP) channel currents by inhibiting sulfonylurea from binding to the receptor and thus stimulates insulin secretion. Endosulfine Alpha is part of a conserved cAMP-regulated phosphoprotein (ARPP) family. Endosulfine Alpha is an endogenous ligand for the sulfonylurea receptor, ABCC8/SUR1. Endosulfine Alpha is an endogenous regulator of KATP channels. ENSA modulates insulin secretion through the interaction with KATP channel. ENSA is a candidate gene for type 2 diabetes. ENSA is expressed in a wide range of tissues including muscle, brain, and endocrine tissues. Product Info Amount : 25 µg Purification : Greater than 90.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE. Content : The Endosulfine Alpha protein solution contains 20mM Tris, pH-8, 1mM DTT and 10% glycerol. Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of Storage condition : time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA). Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Amino Acid : MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MSQKQEEENP AEETGEEKQD TQEKEGILPE RAEEAKLKAK YPSLGQKPGG SDFLMKRLQK GQKYFDSGDY NMAKAKMKNK QLPSAGPDKN LVTGDHIPTP QDLPQRKSSL VTSKLAGGQV E. For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic/therapeutics procedures..

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