This gene is necessary for early peroxisomal biogenesis. It acts both as a cytosolic chaperone and as an import receptor for peroxisomal membrane proteins (PMPs). Peroxins (PEXs) are proteins that are essential for the assembly of functional peroxisomes. The peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs) are a group of genetically heterogeneous autosomal recessive, lethal diseases characterized by multiple defects in peroxisome function. These disorders have at least 14 complementation groups, with more than one phenotype being observed for some complementation groups. Although the clinical features of PBD patients vary, cells from all PBD patients exhibit a defect in the import of one or more classes of peroxisomal matrix proteins into the organelle. Defects in this gene are a cause of Zellweger syndrome (ZWS), as well as peroxisome biogenesis disorder complementation group 14 (PBD-CG14), which is also known as PBD-CGJ. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilution: Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher. AA Sequence: MAAAEEGCSVGAEADRELEELLESALDDFDKAKPSPAPPSTTTAPDASGPQKRSPGDTAKDALFASQEKFFQELFDSELASQATAEFEKAMKELAEEEPHLVEQFQKLSEAAGRVGSDMTSQQEFTSCLKETLSGLAKNATDLQNSSMSEEELTKAMEGLGMDEGDGEGNILPIMQSIMQNLLSKDVLYPSLKEITEKYPEWLQSHRESLPPEQFEKYQEQHSVMCKICEQFEAETPTDSETTQKARFEMVLDLMQQLQDLGHPPKELAGEMPPGLNFDLDALNLSGPPGASGEQCLIM 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 at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
