Function
Miraculin has the property of modifying a sour taste into a sweet taste. This alteration of taste perception persists for many minutes.
Biological Context
Tissue Specificity: Expressed in fruit pulp after pollination. Not expressed in seeds, stems or leaves
Product Specifications
Recombinant Synsepalum dulcificum Miraculin is a recombinant protein from Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle fruit) (Richadella dulcifica), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 30-220aa, with N-terminal 10xHis-tagged tag, molecular weight 24.9kDa, 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.