Cd₇-Metallothionein-2A

human

Synonyms:    human cadmium-7-MT-2A; cadmium-MT-II  

Description:  Highly pure human metallothionein-2A containing 7 cadmium ions (recombinant) [1].  

Species:    Human

Amino acid sequence:    MDPNCSCAAG DSCTCAGSCK
CKECKCTSCK KSCCSCCPVG
CAKCAQGCIC KGASDKCSCC
A
 

Modified amino acids:    Cys residues used in metal chelation.

Molecular mass:    6808.9

Form:    Lyophilized. 

Purity:   >98% by HPLC.

Solubility:    Buffer

Storage:    Freezer (-20° C). Protect from moisture. In solution at neutral pH and in the presence of oxygen Cd7-MT-2A may be sensitive to oxidation and solutions should not be stored.  

References:   [1] Kissling M.M., Kägi J.H.R., Primary structure of human hepatic metallothionein., FEBS Lett. 82:247-250 (1977).