MAGEA5, also known as melanoma-associated antigen 5, is a member of the MAGEA gene family. The members of this family encode proteins with 50 to 80% sequence identity to each other. The promoters and first exons of the MAGEA genes show considerable variability, suggesting that the existence of this gene family enables the same function to be expressed under different transcriptional controls. The MAGEA genes are clustered at chromosomal location Xq28. They have been implicated in some hereditary disorders, such as dyskeratosis congenita. This MAGEA gene encodes a protein that is C-terminally truncated compared to other family members, and this gene can be alternatively interpreted to be a pseudogene. Recombinant protein corresponding to human MAGEA5, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~15.6kD (148aa) Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMSLEQK SQHCKPEEGL DTQEEALGLV GVQAATTEEQ EAVSSSSPLV PGTLGEVPAA GSPGPLKSPQ GASAIPTAID FTLWRQSIKG SSNQEEEGPS TSPDPESVFR AALSKKVADL IHFLLLKY 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.
