MRPL13, 1-178aa, Human, His tag, E.coli

Mammalian mitochondrial ribosomal proteins are encoded by nuclear genes and help in protein synthesis within the mitochondrion. Mitochondrial ribosomes (mitoribosomes) consist of a small 28S subunit and a large 39S subunit. They have an estimated 75% protein to rRNA composition compared to prokaryotic ribosomes, where this ratio is reversed. Another difference between mammalian mitoribosomes and prokaryotic ribosomes is that the latter contain a 5S rRNA. Among different species, the proteins comprising the mitoribosome differ greatly in sequence, and sometimes in biochemical properties, which prevents easy recognition by sequence homology. MRPL13 is a 39S subunit protein. Recombinant human MRPL13 protein, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E.coli.

Can be stored at +4C short term (1-2 weeks). For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C or -70C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.

1 mg/ml (determined by Bradford assay)

Suzuki T., et al. (2001) J. Biol. Chem. 276, 21724-36.

>, 85% by SDS - PAGE

MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSMSSFSRA PQQWATFARI WYLLDGKMQP PGKLAAMASI RLQGLHKPVY HALSDCGDHV VIMNTRHIAF SGNKWEQKVY SSHTGYPGGF RQVTAAQLHL RDPVAIVKLA IYGMLPKNLH RRTMMERLHL FPDEYIPEDI LKNLVEELPQ PRKIPKRLDE YTQEEIDAFP RLWTPPEDYR L