Recombinant Human Chitotriosidase/CHIT1 Protein (His Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSH031194-01

Size / count

50 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Chitotriosidase, also known as Chitinase-1 and CHIT1, is a member of the glycosyl hydrolase 18 family and Chitinase class II subfamily. It is a member of the mammalian chitinase family, structurally homologous to chitinases from other species, is synthesized and secreted by specifically activated macrophages. Chitotriosidase is a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine. Serum and plasma chitotriosidase activity is usually measured as the first step in diagnosis of Gaucher disease. Monitoring chitotriosidase activity is widely used during treatment of this pathology by enzyme replacement therapy. Its elevated plasma level reflects gradual intralysosomal accumulation in Gaucher cells (lipid-loaded macrophages) . Macrophages overloaded by the enzyme accumulated in lysosomal material (lipids) were shown to secrete chitotriosidase; its increased expression was noted in several lysosomal storage diseases and atherosclerosis. In addition to lipid storage disorders, where Chit activity has longer been used as a marker of disease activity and therapeutic response, elevation of plasma Chit may occur in hematological disorders with storage of erythrocyte membrane breakdown products as thalassemia and different systemic infectious diseases sustained by fungi and other pathogens. Recently, increased Chit activity was demonstrated in CNS from patients with different neurological disorders. Chitotriosidase is believed to play a role in mechanisms of immunity and protection against chitin-containing pathogens.

Synonyms

CHI3; CHIT; CHIT1; CHITD; Chitinase-1; Chitotriosidase-1

UniProt

Q13231

Accession Number

NP_003456.1

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met 1-Asn 466

Field of Research

Immunology

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 94 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

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

50.8 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

48 kDa

Species

Human