Name :
Recombinant Human FUT8 Protein (aa 68-575, His Tag), HPLC-verified

Biological Activity :

Background :
Alpha (1,6) fucosyltransferase 8, also known as FUT8, is a member of the glycosyltransferase family. Fucosyltransferases are the enzymes transferring fucose from GDP-Fuc to Gal in an alpha1,2-linkage and to GlcNAc in alpha1,3-linkage, alpha1,4-linkage, or alpha1,6-linkage. All fucosyltransferases utilize the same nucleotide sugar, their specificity reside in the recognition of the acceptor and in the type of linkage formed. Fucosyltransferases share some common structural and catalytic features. On the basis of protein sequence similarities, these enzymes can be classified into four distinct families: (1) the alpha-2-fucosyltransferases, (2) the alpha-3-fucosyltransferases, (3) the mammalian alpha-6-fucosyltransferases, and (4) the bacterial alpha-6-fucosyltransferases. The alpha-3-fucosyltransferases constitute a distinct family as they lack the consensus peptide, but some regions display similarities with the alpha-2 and alpha-6-fucosyltranferases.

Biological Activity :
Measured by its ability to hydrolyze the donor substrate GDP fucose.The specific activity is >0.75 pmoles/min/μg.

Expression Host :
Human

Source :
Baculovirus-Insect Cells

Tag :

Protein Accession No. :
Q9BYC5-1

NCBI Gene ID :

Synonyms :

Synonyms :
fucosyltransferase 8 (alpha (1,6) fucosyltransferase)

Amino Acid Sequence :

Molecular Weight :
The recombinant human FUT8 consists of 518 amino acids and has a calculated molecular mass of 60 kDa. It migrates as an approximately 55 kDa band in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.

Purity :
≥ 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE. ≥ 90 % as determined by SEC-HPLC.

State of Matter :

Product Concentration :

Storage and Stability :
Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20℃ to -80℃. Store it under sterile conditions at -20℃ to -80℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Endotoxin Level :
< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method

Protein Construction :
A DNA sequence encoding the human FUT8 isoform 1 (Q9BYC5-1) (Arg 68-Lys 575) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the carboxy-terminus.

Buffer Solution :
Supplied as sterile 20mM Tris, 500mM NaCl, pH 8.0, 10% glyPlease contact us for any concerns or special requirements.Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hardcopy of datasheet.

Shipping :
Liquid. It is shipped out with blue ice.

Redissolution :
A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.

Synonyms :
MGC26465 Protein, Human FUT8 背景信息 Alpha (1,6) fucosyltransferase 8, also known as FUT8, is a member of the glycosyltransferase family. Fucosyltransferases are the enzymes transferring fucose from GDP-Fuc to Gal in an alpha1,2-linkage and to GlcNAc in alpha1,3-linkage, alpha1,4-linkage, or alpha1,6-linkage. All fucosyltransferases utilize the same nucleotide sugar, their specificity reside in the recognition of the acceptor and in the type of linkage formed. Fucosyltransferases share some common structural and catalytic features. On the basis of protein sequence similarities, these enzymes can be classified into four distinct families: (1) the alpha-2-fucosyltransferases, (2) the alpha-3-fucosyltransferases, (3) the mammalian alpha-6-fucosyltransferases, and (4) the bacterial alpha-6-fucosyltransferases. The alpha-3-fucosyltransferases constitute a distinct family as they lack the consensus peptide, but some regions display similarities with the alpha-2 and alpha-6-fucosyltranferases.

References & Citations :
Breton C, et al. (1998) Conserved structural features in eukaryotic and prokaryotic fucosyltransferases. Glycobiology. 8(1): 87-94.Oriol R, et al. (1999) Divergent evolution of fucosyltransferase genes from vertebrates, invertebrates, and bacteria. Glycobiology. 9(4): 323-34.de Vries T, et al. (2001) Fucosyltransferases: structure / function studies. Glycobiology. 11(10): 119-128.Baboval T, et al. (2002) Comparison of human and mouse Fuc-TX and Fuc-TXI genes, and expression studies in the mouse. Mamm Genome. 13(9): 538-41.

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