Immunoglobulin J chain, also known as IGJ and IGCJ, is a secreted polypeptide which is the first immunoglobulin-related polypeptide expressed during the embryogenesis and differentiation of B cells in the fetal liver. The joining Immunoglobulin J chain is a small polypeptide, expressed by mucosal and glandular plasma cells, which regulates polymer formation of immunoglobulin (Ig)A and IgM. Immunoglobulin J chain / IGJ serves to link two monomer units of either IgM or IgA. In the case of IgM, the J chain-joined dimer is a nucleating unit for the IgM pentamer, and in the case of IgA it induces larger polymers. Immunoglobulin J chain / IGJ also help to bind these immunoglobulins to secretory component. J-chain incorporation into polymeric IgA (pIgA, mainly dimers) and pentameric IgM endows these antibodies with several salient features. Immunoglobulin J chain / IGJ is involved in creating the binding site for pIgR / SC in the Ig polymers, not only by determining the polymeric quaternary structure but apparently also by interacting directly with the receptor protein. Both the immunoglobulin J chain / IGJ and the pIgR/SC are key proteins in secretory immunity.
Product Name:
IGJ/Immunoglobulin J Chain Recombinant Protein (RPES1593)
Product Code:
RPES1593
Size:
100µg
Species:
Human
Expressed Host:
E.coli
Synonyms:
IGCJ,JCH
Accession:
NP_653247.1
Sequence:
Gln 23-Asp 159
Fusion tag:
C-His
Endotoxin:
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Protein Construction:
A DNA sequence encoding the mature form of human IGJ (NP_653247.1) (Gln 23-Asp 159) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus and a pelB singnal peptide at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 90 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
17 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
26 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 8.0
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.
