HSPB9, also known as CT51, belongs to the small heat shock protein (HSP20) family. Localizing to the cytoplasm as well as the nucleus, HSPB9 is expressed specifically in the testis. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-159 from human HSPB9, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~19.6kD (179aa) Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MQRVGNTFSN ESRVASRCPS VGLAERNRVA TMPVRLLRDS PAAQEDNDHA RDGFQMKLDA HGFAPEELVV QVDGQWLMVT GQQQLDVRDP ERVSYRMSQK VHRKMLPSNL SPTAMTCCLT PSGQLWVRGQ CVALALPEAQ TGPSPRLGSL GSKASNLTR 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 at -20C. 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.