Mup20 Protein (AA 20-181)

Catalog No. ABIN1343998

Recombinant Mup20 protein expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli).

Quick Overview for Mup20 Protein (AA 20-181) (ABIN1343998)

Target: Mup20 (MUP20) (Major Urinary Protein 20 (MUP20))

Protein Type: Recombinant

Origin: Mouse

Source: Escherichia coli (E. coli)

Application: SDS-PAGE (SDS)

Purity: >95 % (SDS-PAGE)

Product Details

Protein Characteristics: AA 20-181

Purpose: Darcin (mouse) (rec.) (untagged)

Cross-Reactivity: Mouse

Characteristics: Darcin (mouse) (aa 20-181) is untagged.

Endotoxin Level: <0.1EU/μg purified protein (LAL test).

Application Details

Application Notes: Optimal working dilution should be determined by the investigator.

Restrictions: For Research Use only

Handling

Format: Lyophilized

Reconstitution: Reconstitute with 100 μL sterile distilled water.

Concentration: 0.1 mg/mL

Buffer: Contains PBS.

Handling Advice: After reconstitution, prepare aliquots and store at -20 °C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles. Centrifuge lyophilized vial before opening and reconstitution. PBS containing at least 0.1 % BSA should be used for further dilutions.

Storage: 4 °C,-20 °C

Storage Comment:

Short Term Storage: +4°C

Long Term Storage: -20°C

Use & Stability: Stable for at least 6 months after receipt when stored at -20°C. Working aliquots are stable for up to 3 months when stored at -20°C.

Expiry Date: 6 months

Target Details

Target: Mup20 (MUP20) (Major Urinary Protein 20 (MUP20))

Alternative Name: Darcin

Background:

Mup20, Mouse Urinary Protein 20, Major Urinary Protein 24

Darcin (also called Mup20) belongs to the family of major urinary proteins (MUPs), a subfamily of proteins found in abundance in the urine. Like all MUPs, Darcin is a member of the lipocalin family of ligand-binding proteins, and preferentially binds the volatile pheromome (S)-2-sec-butyl-4,5-dihydrothiazole (SBT). Darcin is present in the urine of male and acts as a sex pheromone that elicits female sexual attraction to a male's urine scent. Recently it was reported that Darcin elicits a complex and variable behavioural repertoire that consists of attraction, ultrasonic vocalization and urinary scent marking, and also serves as a reinforcer in learning paradigms. Darcin reinforces behaviours that promote mate encounters and mate selection. Recombinant Darcin shows similar activity compared to natural Darcin.

Molecular Weight: ~17kDa (SDS-PAGE)

UniProt: Q5FW60