Recombinant Human GIF protein (N-His)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSH034179-01

Size / count

20 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Gastric intrinsic factor, also known as GIF, belongs to the of the cobalamin transport protein family. It is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. Gastric intrinsic factor plays a key role in the absorption of vitamin B12 on in the small intestine. Vitamin B12 bounds to haptocorrin after entry into the stomach. The resulting complex enters the duodenum, where pancreatic enzymes digest haptocorrin. In the less acidic environment of the small intestine, B12 can then bind to gastric intrinsic factor. This new complex travels to the ileum, where special epithelial cells endocytose them. Inside the cell, B12 dissociates once again and binds to another protein, transcobalamin II. The new complex can exit the epithelial cells to enter the liver.

Abbreviation

GIF

Synonyms

CBLIF; IF; IFMH; INF; TCN3

UniProt

P27352

Accession Number

P27352

Expression System

E.coli

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met 1-Tyr 417

Field of Research

Signal Transduction, Metabolism

Endotoxin

< 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 98 % 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

46.2 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

45 kDa

Species

Human