EIF2S1, also known as eIF2a, is the alpha subunit of the translation initiation factor eIF2 complex which catalyzes the first regulated step of protein synthesis initiation, promoting the binding of the initiator tRNA to 40S ribosomal subunits. The phosphorylation state of eIF2S1 controls the rate of tRNA translation. When eIF2a is not phosphorylated, translation occurs at a normal rate. However, upon phosphorylation by one of several kinases, eIF2S1 is stabilized, thus preventing the GDP/GTP exchange reaction and slowing translation. Source: Recombinant corresponding to aa1-315 of human EIF2S1 6x his tagged, expressed in E.coli. AA Sequences: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MPGLSCRFYQ HKFPEVEDVV MVNVRSIAEM GAYVSLLEYN NIEGMILLSE LSRRRIRSIN KLIRIGRNEC VVVIRVDKEK GYIDLSKRRV SPEEAIKCED KFTKSKTVYS ILRHVAEVLE YTKDEQLESL FQRTAWVFDD KYKRPGYGAY DAFKHAVSDP SILDSLDLNE DEREVLINNI NRRLTPQAVK IRADIEVACY GYEGIDAVKE ALRAGLNCST ENMPIKINLI APPRYVMTTT TLERTEGLSV LSQAMAVIKE KIEEKRGVFN VQMEPKVVTD TDETELARQM ERLERENAEV DGDDDAEEME AKAED Biological Activity: Not determined 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.
