HDAC8 Recombinant Protein

Short Description: Recombinant human HDAC8 protein, His-Tag was expressed in a baculovirus expression system as the full-length protein (accession number NP_060956.1) with a C-terminal 6xHis-tag. The molecular weight of the protein is 43.8 kDa. The HDAC8 protein, His-Tag is >90% pure by SDS-PAGE. It is suitable for use in the study of enzyme kinetics, inhibitor screening, and selectivity profiling.

Background: HDAC8 (Histone Deacetylase 8) is a member of the class I mammalian histone deacetylases (HDACs) involved in regulating chromatin structure during transcription. These enzymes catalyze the removal of acetyl groups from lysine residues of histones and other cellular proteins. Lysine N-epsilon-acetylation is a dynamic, reversible and tightly regulated protein and histone modification that plays a major role in regulation of gene expression in various cellular functions. It consists of the transfer of an acetyl moiety from an acetyl coenzyme A to the e-amino group of a lysine residue. In vivo, acetylation is controlled by the antagonistic activities of histone acetyltransferases (HATs) and histone deacetylases (HDACs). The HDACs are grouped into four classes, on the basis of similarity to yeast counterparts: HDAC class I (HDAC1, HDAC2, HDAC3 and HDAC8), class II (HDAC4, HDAC5, HDAC6, HDAC7, 9 and 10), class III (SIRT1-7) and class IV (HDAC11). HDAC8 catalyzes the deacetylation of lysine residues in the histone N-terminal tails and represses transcription in large multiprotein complexes with transcriptional co-repressors. It also is involved in the deacetylation of cohesin complex protein SMC3 regulating release of cohesin complexes from chromatin. HDAC8 may play a role in smooth muscle cell contractility.

Small volumes of HDAC8 recombinant protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS388269 is a recombinant protein targeting HDAC8. Also known as Recombinant HDAC8 protein, His-Tag. Host: Baculovirus.