Description: Recombinant full-length human tag-free 14-3-3sigma was expressed in E. coli.

Storage, Stability, and Shipping: Store product at –70^oC. For optimal storage, aliquot target into smaller quantities after centrifugation and store at recommended temperature. For most favorable performance, avoid repeated handling and multiple freeze/thaw cycles.

Applications: Western Blot

Molecular Weight: ~29kDa

Gene Aliases : 14-3-3 sigma, SFN, stratifin, YWHAS

Scientific Background: 14-3-3σ or stratifin is a protein that is strongly induced by gamma irradiation and other DNA-damaging agents (1). The induction of 14-3-3σ is mediated by a p53 responsive element. Exogenous introduction of 14-3-3σ into cycling cells results in a G2 cell cycle arrest (2). Knockout of 14-3-3σ in cells showed that the cells are unable to maintain cell cycle arrest after DNA damage. The 14-3-3σ -/- cells die as they enter mitosis. This process is associated with a failure of the 14-3-3σ-deficient cells to sequester the proteins that initiate mitosis and prevent them from entering the nucleus. Thus, 14-3-3σ plays an important role in maintaining the G2 checkpoint in cells and preventing mitotic death.

References: 
1. Chan, T A. et al : 14-3-3-sigma is required to prevent mitotic catastrophe after DNA damage. Nature 401: 616-620, 1999.

2. Hermeking, H. et al: 14-3-3-sigma is a p53-regulated inhibitor of G2/M progression. Molec. Cell1: 3-11, 1997.

		Purity:  Sample Purity Data. For specific information on a given lot, see related technical data sheet.

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