Brain-type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) is a nonglycosylated peptide that is produced predominantly by ventricular myocytes and belongs to the natriuretic peptide family. Proteolytic cleavage of the 12 kDa BNP precursor gives rise to N-terminal Pro BNP (NT-proBNP) and mature BNP. N-terminal proB-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP); a useful marker of heart failure (HF); is considered to be secreted mainly from the ventricle; increased serum NT-proBNP levels are also encountered in conditions such as atrial fibrillation (AF) and atrial septal defect in patients without HF.
Recombinant Human Brain-type Natriuretic Peptide is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding His27-Arg102 is expressed with a 6His; Flag tag at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
11.0 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
14 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution of PBS; pH7.4.
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
