KRAS (MATURE FORM); ACTIVE

Application

Useful for enzyme assay and Western blot.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Recombinant human KRAS (2-186) was expressed in E.coli cells using an N-terminal His tag. The RAS gene superfamily encodes a group of closely related 21,000 dalton (p21) proteins with special affinity for guanine nucleotides (GTP). RAS and several other cellular proteins with similar biochemical properties are collectively known as G-proteins and they play key roles in a wide variety of cellular activities, including cell growth, differentiation, secretion, and protein trafficking ⁽¹⁾. There are three forms of RAS gene in cells termed H-RAS, N-RAS, and K-RAS. RAS proteins play a direct causal role in human cancer and in other diseases. Mutant H-RAS, N-RAS, and K-RAS occur in varying frequencies in different tumor types ⁽²⁾. Other members of the RAS superfamily may also contribute to cancer.

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Reconstitution

Formulated in 50mM sodium phosphate, pH 7.0, 300mM NaCl, 150mM imidazole, 0.1mM PMSF, 0.25mM DTT, with 25% glycerol.

Storage and Stability

Store in aliquots at -70°C. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.