Human AKR1B1 Gene ORF cDNA clone expression plasmid,N terminal GFP tag

Catalog Number:HGA289-NG

Gene
Species
Human
NCBI Ref Seq
RefSeq ORF Size
951bp
Gene Synonym
AR, ADR, ALR2, ALDR1, MGC1804, AKR1B1
Sequence Description
Identical with the Gene Bank Ref. ID sequence.
Description
Full length Clone DNA of Human aldo-keto reductase family 1, member B1 (aldose reductase) Gene ORF cDNA clone expression plasmid,N terminal GFP tag
Plasmid
Promoter
Enhanced CMV mammalian cell promoter
Vector
pCMV3-N-GFPSpark
Restriction Site
Protein Tag
GFPSpark
Tag Sequence
GTGAGCAAGGGC……GAGCTGTACAAG
Sequencing Primers
Forward:T7(TAATACGACTCACTATAGGG) Reverse:BGH(TAGAAGGCACAGTCGAGG)
Quality Control
The plasmid is confirmed by full-length sequencing.
GFPSpark Tag Information
GFPSpark is an improved variant of the green fluorescent protein GFP. It possesses bright green fluorescence (excitation/ emission max = 487 / 508 nm) that is visible earlier than fluorescence of other green fluorescent proteins. GFPSpark is mainly intended for applications where fast appearance of bright fluorescence is crucial. It is specially recommended for cell and organelle labeling and tracking the promoter activity.
Screening
Antibiotic in E.coli
Kanamycin
Antibiotic in Mammalian cell
Hygromycin
Application
Stable or Transient mammalian expression
Storage & Shipping
Shipping
Each tube contains lyophilized plasmid.
Storage
The lyophilized plasmid can be stored at ambient temperature for three months.
Background Information
Aldose reductase (AKR1B1) belongs to the aldo/keto reductase superfamily. AKR1B1 is a NADPH-dependent aldo-keto reductase best known as the rate-limiting enzyme of the polyol pathway. Expression of AKR1B1 was the highest in lens and retina. It is the first enzyme in the polyol pathway through which glucose is converted to sorbitol which is important for the function of various organs in the body, and has been implicated in the etiology of diabetic complications. AKR1B1 is quite abundant in the collecting tubule cells and thought to provide protection against hypertonic environment. Some human tissues contain AKR1B1 as well as AKR1B10, a closely related member of the aldo-keto reductase superfamily. 
References
  • Huang SP, et al. (2010) Aldo-Keto Reductases in the Eye. Journal of Ophthalmology. 326 (3): 625-36.
  • Aida K, et al. (2000) Disruption of Aldose Reductase Gene (Akr1b1) Causes Defect in Urinary Concentrating Ability and Divalent Cation Homeostasis. Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications.277 (2): 281-6.
  • Liao CS, et al. (2009) Regulation of AKR1B1 by thyroid hormone and its receptors. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology. 307 (1-2): 109-17.
  • Baba SP, et al. (2009) Posttranslational glutathiolation of aldose reductase (AKR1B1): A possible mechanism of protein recovery from S-nitrosylation. Chemico-Biological Interactions. 178 (1-3): 250-8.
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