ACAT2 is an enzyme involved in lipid metabolism. It participates in lipoprotein assembly, catalyzing cholesterol esterification in mammalian cells. ACAT2 is an integral membrane protein that localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum of human intestinal cells. ACAT2 deficiency contributes to severe mental retardation and hypotonus. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-397 with a His-Tag from human ACAT2 protein, expressed in E. coli (NP_005882) Amino Acid Sequence MRGSHHHHHH GMASMTGGQQ MGRDLYDDDD KDRWGSMNAG SDPVVIVSAA RTIIGSFNGA LAAVPVQDLG STVIKEVLKR ATVAPEDVSE VIFGHVLAAG CGQNPVRQAS VGAGIPYSVP AWSCQMICGS GLKAVCLAVQ SIGIGDSSIV VAGGMENMSK APHLAYLRTG VKIGEMPLTD SILCDGLTDA FHNCHMGITA ENVAKKWQVS REDQDKVAVL SQNRTENAQK AGHFDKEIVP VLVSTRKGLI EVKTDEFPRH GSNIEAMSKL KPYFLTDGTG TVTPANASGI NDGAAAVVLM KKSEADKRGL TPLARIVSWS QVGVEPSIMG IGPIPAIKQA VTKAGWSLED VDIFEINEAF Molecular Weight: 45.4kD (433aa) confirmed by MALDI-TOF Enzyme Activity: Not determined. This product is recommended for use in applications that do not require a catalytically active form of the protein. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 6 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.