BDH1 is a member of the short-chain dehydrogenase/reductase gene family. This protein forms a homotetrameric lipid-requiring enzyme of the mitochondrial membrane and has a specific requirement for phosphatidylcholine for optimal enzymatic activity. It catalyzes the interconversion of acetoacetate and (R)-3-hydroxybutyrate, the two major ketone bodies produced during fatty acid catabolism. Recombinant protein corresponding to aa47-343 of human BDH1, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~35.3kD Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MASAAEPVGS KAVLVTGCDS GFGFSLAKHL HSKGFLVFAG CLMKDKGHDG VKELDSLNSD RLRTVQLNVC SSEEVEKVVE IVRSSLKDPE KGMWGLVNNA GISTFGEVEF TSLETYKQVA EVNLWGTVRM TKSFLPLIRR AKGRVVNISS MLGRMANPAR SPYCITKFGV EAFSDCLRYE MYPLGVKVSV VEPGNFIAAT SLYSPESIQA IAKKMWEELP EVVRKDYGKK YFDEKIAKME TYCSSGSTDT SPVIDAVTHA LTATTPYTRY HPMDYYWWLR MQIMTHLPGA ISDMIYIR 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.
