GSTZ1, also known as maleylacetoacetate isomerase, is an enzyme that belongs to glutathione S-transferase (GSTs) super-family. This enzyme acts by catalyzing the reaction of glutathione with an acceptor molecule to form an S-substituted glutathione (S=sulfur). The reactions utilizing glutathione contribute the transformation of a wide variety of electrophiles, including reactive products of lipid, protein, carcinogens, therapeutic drugs, environmental toxins, and products of oxidative stress. It also plays a significant role in the catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-216 of human GSTZ1 fused to His-tag expressed in E. coli. Molecular Weight: ~26.2kD Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MQAGKPILYS YFRSSCSWRV RIALALKGID YETVPINLIK DGGQQFSKDF QALNPMKQVP TLKIDGITIH QSLAIIEYLE ETRPTPRLLP QDPKKRASVR MISDLIAGGI QPLQNLSVLK QVGEEMQLTW AQNAITCGFN ALEQILQSTA GIYCVGDEVT MADLCLVPQV ANAERFKVDL TPYPTISSIN KRLLVLEAFQ VSHPCRQPDT PTELRA 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.