Recombinant Human CHGA protein (His tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PDMH100095-01

Size / count

20 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Chromogranin A (CgA), also known as pituitary secretory protein I (SP-I), is a member of the granin family of regulated secretory proteins. CgA shares several protein characteristics common to the granin family: acidic isoelectric point, the capacity to bind calcium ions, the ability to form aggregates and multiple dibasic cleavage sites. Mature human CgA is 439 amino acids (aa) and contains 10 dibasic, proteolytic cleavage sites, capable of yielding several smaller peptides, each displaying a unique function. Mature human CgA shares 63% aa sequence identity with mouse and rat CgA. CgA is expressed exclusively in the secretory dense core granules of most normal and neoplastic neuroendocrine cells. Increased levels of CgA have been detected inpatients with neuroendocrine tumors as well as non-neuroendocrine tumors, hence CgA is an important serological marker for tumor diagnosis and monitoring tumorprogression/regression. It has been demonstrated in mouse model that full-length CgA containing its C-terminal region can impair angiogenesis and tumor growth. In addition, CgA can bind to Secretogranin III to regulate the biogenesis of secretory granules.

Abbreviation

CHGA

Synonyms

CHGA; CgA; Chromogranin-A; Pituitary secretory protein I; SP-I

UniProt

P10645

Accession Number

P10645

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met1-Gly457

Field of Research

Neuroscience

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU/mg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

It is recommended that sterile water be added to the vial to prepare a stock solution of 0.5 mg/mL. Concentration is measured by UV-Vis.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, 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.

Calculated Molecular Weight

50.2 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

75 kDa

Species

Human