CSTB, also known as Cystatin B is an anti-protease implicated in myoclonus epilepsy, a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. The cystatin superfamily encompasses proteins that contain multiple cystatin-like sequences. Some of the members are active cysteine protease inhibitors, while others have lost or perhaps never acquired this inhibitory activity. This protein is able to form a dimer stabilized by noncovalent forces and is thought to play a role in protecting against the proteases leaking from lysosomes. In cells, CSTB is located in the lysosomes and the cytoplasm, but also in the nucleus. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-98 of human CSTB fused to His-tag expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~13kD Endotoxin: ~1EU/1ug of protein (LAL) Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MMCGAPSATQ PATAETQHIA DQVRSQLEEK ENKKFPVFKA VSFKSQVVAG TNYFIKVHVG DEDFVHLRVF QSLPHENKPL TLSNYQTNKA KHDELTYF 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.
