Apolipoprotein E4, Recombinant, Human (Apo E4, APOE 4, APOE-4, APOE4, Apolipoprotein E, AD4)

ApoE belongs to a group of proteins that bind reversibly with lipoprotein and play an important role in lipid metabolism. In addition to facilitating solublization of lipids, these proteins help to maintain the structural integrity of lipoproteins, serve as ligands for lipoprotein receptors, and regulate the activity of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism. Significant quantities of ApoE are produced in liver and brain and to some extent in almost every organ. ApoE exists in three major isoforms; E2, E3, and E4, which differ from one another by a single amino-acid substitution. Individuals heterozygous for the ApoE4 allele are at higher risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease. Recombinant human ApoE4 is a 34.4kD protein containing 300aa.

Recombinant protein corresponding to human ApoE4, expressed in E. coli.

Amino Acid Sequence:
MKVEQAVETE PEPELRQQTE WQSGQRWELA LGRFWDYLRW VQTLSEQVQE ELLSSQVTQE LRALMDETMK ELKAYKSELE EQLTPVAEET RARLSKELQA AQARLGADME DVRGRLVQYR GEVQAMLGQS TEELRVRLAS HLRKLRKRLL RDADDLQKRL AVYQAGAREG AERGLSAIRE RLGPLVEQGR VRAATVGSLA GQPLQERAQA WGERLRARME EMGSRTRDRL DEVKEQVAEV RAKLEEQAQQ IRLQAEAFQA RLKSWFEPLV EDMQRQWAGL VEKVQAAVGT SAAPVPSDNH

Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 6 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.