Recombinant Mouse Transmembrane channel-like protein 1 (Tmc1) Protein

Recombinant Mouse Transmembrane channel-like protein 1 (Tmc1) Protein — Pore-forming subunit of the mechanotransducer (MET) non-selective cation channel complex located at the tips of stereocilia of cochlear hair cells and that mediates sensory transduction in the audi… Purity >85%.

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Product Specifications

Uniprot No.Q8R4P5
Gene NamesTmc1
PurityGreater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Expression Systemin vitro E.coli expression system
Expression Region1-757aa
SpeciesMus musculus (Mouse)
Tag InfoN-terminal 10xHis-tagged
Molecular weight90.1kDa
BufferIf the delivery form is liquid, the default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 5%-50% glycerol.If the delivery form is lyophilized powder, the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose.
StorageStore at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt, aliquoting is necessary for mutiple use. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Function

Pore-forming subunit of the mechanotransducer (MET) non-selective cation channel complex located at the tips of stereocilia of cochlear hair cells and that mediates sensory transduction in the auditory system. The MET complex is composed of two dimeric pore-forming ion-conducting transmembrane TMC (TMC1 or TMC2) subunits, several auxiliary proteins including LHFPL5, TMIE, CIB2/3 and TOMT, the tip-link PCDH15, and possibly the PIEZO subunits. MET channel is activated by tension in the tip-link extending from the side wall of one stereocilium to the tip of the adjacent shorter stereocilium, where the channel is located.

Biological Context

Subcellular Location: Cell membrane (Multi-pass membrane protein)
Tissue Specificity: Detected in cochlear inner and outer hair cells and in neurosensory epithelia of the vestibular end organs. Also expressed in cortex, cerebellum, eye, colon, ovary and testis
Disease Association: [Defects in Tmc1 are the cause of the dominant deaf mutant Beethoven (BTH). Heterozygotes show progressive hair-cell degeneration from day 20 onwards, leading to severe depletion of inner hair cells and scattered loss of outer hair cells, and progressive loss of the Preyer reflex from around day 30. Homozygotes show almost complete degeneration of inner hair cells, and little or no Preyer reflex at any age] | [Defects in Tmc1 are the cause of recessive deaf mutant dn. The dn mutant shows profound deafness with degeneration of the organ of Corti, stria vascularis, and occasionally the saccular macula, starting at about 10 days after birth ]

Product Specifications

Recombinant Mouse Transmembrane channel-like protein 1 (Tmc1) Protein is a recombinant protein from Mus musculus (Mouse), expressed in in vitro E.coli expression system, covering amino acids 1-757aa, with N-terminal 10xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 90.1kDa, purity Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.

SDS-PAGE: Single band at expected molecular weight confirming purity.

ELISA: Suitable as coating antigen or detection standard.

Western Blot: Compatible with standard Western Blot protocols.

Protein Interaction: Validated for SPR (Surface Plasmon Resonance) and BLI (Bio-Layer Interferometry) studies.

Shipping: Shipped at ambient temperature. Lyophilized protein is stable during transit.

Storage: Store lyophilized protein at -20°C to -80°C. Reconstituted protein should be aliquoted and stored at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Shelf Life: 12 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended.

Shipping Time: Orders placed before 2 PM EST ship same day. International orders typically deliver within 5-10 business days.

Protein Biology

Function

Pore-forming subunit of the mechanotransducer (MET) non-selective cation channel complex located at the tips of stereocilia of cochlear hair cells and that mediates sensory transduction in the auditory system (PubMed:11850618, PubMed:23871232, PubMed:30138589, PubMed:36191207). The MET complex is composed of two dimeric pore-forming ion-conducting transmembrane TMC (TMC1 or TMC2) subunits, several auxiliary proteins including LHFPL5, TMIE, CIB2/3 and TOMT, the tip-link PCDH15, and possibly the PIEZO subunits (PubMed:30138589, PubMed:36191207). MET channel is activated by tension in the tip-link extending from the side wall of one stereocilium to the tip of the adjacent shorter stereocilium, where the channel is located (PubMed:30138589, PubMed:36191207). TMC1 MET channel is highly permeable to calcium and likely transports monovalent cations (PubMed:23871232, PubMed:30138589, PubMed:36191207). Also involved in vestibular hair cells transduction current (PubMed:23871232)

Subcellular Location

Cell membrane (Multi-pass membrane protein)

Disease Association

[Defects in Tmc1 are the cause of the dominant deaf mutant Beethoven (BTH). Heterozygotes show progressive hair-cell degeneration from day 20 onwards, leading to severe depletion of inner hair cells and scattered loss of outer hair cells, and progressive loss of the Preyer reflex from around day 30. Homozygotes show almost complete degeneration of inner hair cells, and little or no Preyer reflex at any age] | [Defects in Tmc1 are the cause of recessive deaf mutant dn. The dn mutant shows profound deafness with degeneration of the organ of Corti, stria vascularis, and occasionally the saccular macula, starting at about 10 days after birth (PubMed:11850618)]

Tissue Specificity

Detected in cochlear inner and outer hair cells and in neurosensory epithelia of the vestibular end organs (PubMed:38228630). Also expressed in cortex, cerebellum, eye, colon, ovary and testis

Subunit

Forms the MET channel composed of TMC dimer (TMC1 or TMC2), TMIE, TOMT, CIB (CIB2 or CIB3), LHFPL5 and PCDH15 (PubMed:25114259, PubMed:28504928, PubMed:28534737, PubMed:28663585, PubMed:30138589, PubMed:34089643). Interacts with PIEZO1 and PIEZO2; the interaction may be part of the MET complex (PubMed:38228630). The interaction of TMC1 and TMC2 with TOMT is required for the transportation of TMC1/2 into the stereocilia of hair cells (PubMed:25114259, PubMed:28504928). Interacts (via N-terminus) with both isoforms CD1 and CD3 of PCDH15 (PubMed:25114259). Can form a heterodimer with TMC2, TMC5 or TMC7 (PubMed:30138589)

Gene: Tmc1  |  Organism: Mus musculus  |  Synonyms: Beethoven protein; Deafness protein; Transmembrane cochlear-expressed protein 1
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Lyophilized proteins should be stored at -20°C to -80°C upon receipt. After reconstitution, aliquot and store at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Shelf life is 12 months from date of receipt when stored as recommended.

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