DDX4 (DEAD (Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp) Box Polypeptide 4, MGC111074, VASA)

DEAD box proteins, characterized by the conserved motif Asp-Glu-Ala-Asp (DEAD), are putative RNA helicases. They are implicated in a number of cellular processes involving alteration of RNA secondary structure such as translation initiation, nuclear and mitochondrial splicing, and ribosome and spliceosome assembly. Based on their distribution patterns, some members of this family are believed to be involved in embryogenesis, spermatogenesis, and cellular growth and division. This gene encodes a DEAD box protein, which is a homolog of VASA proteins in Drosophila and several other species. The gene is specifically expressed in the germ cell lineage in both sexes and functions in germ cell development. [provided by RefSeq.

Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

AA Sequence:
MGDEDWEAEINPHMSSYVPIFEKDRYSGENGDNFNRTPASSSEMDDGPSRRDHFMKSGFASGRNFGNRDAGECNKRDNTSTMGGFGVGKSFGNRGFSNSRFEDGDSSGFWRESSNDCEDNPTRNRGFSKRGDNDLDPDECMQRTGGLFGSRRPVLSGTGNGDTSQSRSGSGSERGGYKGLNEEVITGSGKNSWKSEAEGGESSDTQGPKVTYIPPPPPEDEDSIFAHYQTGINFDKYDTILVEVSGHDAPPAILTFEEANLCQTLNNNIAKAGYTKLTPVQKYSIPIILAGRDLMACAQTGSGKTAAFLLPILAHMMHDGITASRFKELQEPECIIVAPTRELVNKIYLEARKFSFGTCVRAVVIYGGTQLGHSIRQIVQGCNILCATPGRLMDIIGKEKIGLKQIKYLVLDEADRMLDMGFGPEMKKLISCPGMPSKEQRQTLMFSATFPEEIQRLAAEFLKSNYLFVAVGQVGGACRDVQQTVLQVGQFSKREKLVEILRNIGDERTMVFVETKKKADFIATFLCQEKISTTSIHGDREQREREQALGDFRFGKCPVLVATSVAARGLDIENVQHVINFDLPSTIDEYVHRIGRTGRCGNTGRAISFFDLESDNHLAQPLVKVLTDAQQDVPAWLEEIAFSTYIPGFSGSTRGNVFASVDTRKGKSTLNTAGFSSSQAPNPVDDESWD

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. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.