Zn₇-Metallothionein-2A

human

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

Description:    Highly pure human metallothionein-2A containing 7 zinc 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: 6479.91

Purity:    >98% by HPLC.

Form:    Lyophilized.

Solubility:    Buffer.

Storage:     Freezer (-20° C). Protect from moisture. In solution at neutral pH and in the presence of oxygen metallothionein is 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).