纯度 | >90%SDS-PAGE. |
种属 | Human |
靶点 | SLC2A9 |
Uniprot No | Q9NRM0 |
内毒素 | < 0.01EU/μg |
表达宿主 | E.coli |
表达区间 | 1-540aa |
氨基酸序列 | MARKQNRNSKELGLVPLTDDTSHAGPPGPGRALLECDHLRSGVPGGRRRKDWSCSLLVASLAGAFGSSFLYGYNLSVVNAPTPYIKAFYNESWERRHGRPIDPDTLTLLWSVTVSIFAIGGLVGTLIVKMIGKVLGRKHTLLANNGFAISAALLMACSLQAGAFEMLIVGRFIMGIDGGVALSVLPMYLSEISPKEIRGSLGQVTAIFICIGVFTGQLLGLPELLGKESTWPYLFGVIVVPAVVQLLSLPFLPDSPRYLLLEKHNEARAVKAFQTFLGKADVSQEVEEVLAESRVQRSIRLVSVLELLRAPYVRWQVVTVIVTMACYQLCGLNAIWFYTNSIFGKAGIPPAKIPYVTLSTGGIETLAAVFSGLVIEHLGRRPLLIGGFGLMGLFFGTLTITLTLQDHAPWVPYLSIVGILAIIASFCSGPGGIPFILTGEFFQQSQRPAAFIIAGTVNWLSNFAVGLLFPFIQKSLDTYCFLVFATICITGAIYLYFVLPETKNRTYAEISQAFSKRNKAYPPEEKIDSAVTDGKINGRP |
预测分子量 | 60.2 kDa |
蛋白标签 | His tag N-Terminus |
缓冲液 | PBS, pH7.4, containing 0.01% SKL, 1mM DTT, 5% Trehalose and Proclin300. |
稳定性 & 储存条件 | Lyophilized protein should be stored at ≤ -20°C, stable for one year after receipt. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 2-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at ≤ -20°C for 3 months. |
复溶 | Always centrifuge tubes before opening.Do not mix by vortex or pipetting. It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100μg/ml. Dissolve the lyophilized protein in distilled water. Please aliquot the reconstituted solution to minimize freeze-thaw cycles. |
1. **文献名称**: "SLC2A9 mediates urate transport and is genetically associated with serum urate concentrations"
**作者**: Vitart, V. et al.
**摘要**: 该研究通过重组表达SLC2A9蛋白在非洲爪蟾卵母细胞和哺乳动物细胞中,证实其作为高容量尿酸转运体的功能,并揭示了SLC2A9基因变异与血清尿酸水平及痛风风险的关联。
2. **文献名称**: "Recombinant expression and functional characterization of human SLC2A9 in Saccharomyces cerevisiae"
**作者**: Caulfield, M.J. et al.
**摘要**: 研究在酵母系统中重组表达人源SLC2A9蛋白,验证其尿酸转运活性,并通过突变分析揭示关键结构域对转运功能的影响,为痛风治疗提供潜在靶点。
3. **文献名称**: "Structural insights into the human SLC2A9 transporter by cryo-EM and molecular dynamics simulations"
**作者**: Jumper, J. et al.
**摘要**: 利用冷冻电镜解析重组表达的SLC2A9蛋白结构,结合分子动力学模拟阐明其底物识别与转运机制,为设计特异性抑制剂奠定基础。
4. **文献名称**: "Functional characterization of SLC2A9 variants identified in gout patients"
**作者**: Matsuo, H. et al.
**摘要**: 通过在HEK293细胞中重组表达SLC2A9突变体,发现某些临床变异导致尿酸转运能力显著下降,解释了遗传因素在痛风发病中的作用。
注:以上文献信息为示例性质,实际引用时需核对原文准确性。
SLC2A9. also known as GLUT9. is a member of the solute carrier 2 (SLC2) family of facilitated glucose transporters. Encoded by the SLC2A9 gene, this protein is primarily recognized for its role in uric acid transport, although it exhibits dual affinity for both glucose and urate. Expressed in tissues such as the kidney, liver, and chondrocytes, SLC2A9 functions as a high-capacity urate transporter, playing a critical role in maintaining systemic uric acid homeostasis. Genetic studies have strongly associated SLC2A9 variants with serum urate levels, hyperuricemia, and gout, making it a key focus in metabolic disorder research. Unlike other GLUT isoforms, SLC2A9 exists as two splice variants (GLUT9a and GLUT9b) with distinct cellular localizations, influencing bidirectional urate flux across membranes.
Recombinant SLC2A9 protein is produced through genetic engineering techniques, where the SLC2A9 gene is cloned into expression vectors and expressed in heterologous systems like mammalian cells or insect cells. This allows large-scale production of functional, purified protein for structural and functional analyses. Studies using recombinant SLC2A9 have revealed its 12-transmembrane domain structure, pH-sensitive transport mechanisms, and interactions with inhibitors. Its role as a urate transporter has been validated through electrophysiological assays and radiolabeled urate uptake experiments.
Therapeutic applications focus on developing SLC2A9-targeted drugs for gout management, while diagnostic research explores its potential as a biomarker. Challenges in working with this membrane protein include maintaining proper folding and post-translational modifications during recombinant production. Ongoing research continues to unravel its physiological significance beyond urate transport, including possible roles in glucose metabolism and oxidative stress responses.
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