UMPS, also known as uridine 5'-monophosphate synthase, is a bifunctional enzyme catalyzing the last two steps of de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis. It is an indispensable component in this metabolic pathway and is a target for antimalarial and antitumor drugs. Its expression in colorectal carcinoma tissues is not correlated with the toxicities of 5-FU-based regimen, but It in the normal tissues can help predict the toxicities associated with 5-FU.
Source:Recombinant protein corresponding to aa1-480 from human UMPS, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in insect cell.
Molecular Weight:~53kD (486aa) 50-70kD (SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions)
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.