BECN1 Beclin 1, Autophagy Related Human Recombinant Protein

BECN1 Human Recombinant produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 470 amino acids (1-450 a.a) and having a molecular mass of 54.1kDa.
BECN1 is fused to a 20 amino acid His-tag at N-terminus & purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.

Plays a central role in autophagy (PubMed:23184933). Acts as core subunit of the PI3K complex that mediates formation of phosphatidylinositol 3-phosphate; different complex forms are believed to play a role in multiple membrane trafficking pathways: PI3KC3-C1 is involved in initiation of autophagosomes and PI3KC3- C2 in maturation of autophagosomes and endocytosis. Involved in regulation of degradative endocytic trafficking and required for the abcission step in cytokinesis, probably in the context of PI3KC3-C2 (PubMed:20643123, PubMed:20208530). Essential for the formation of PI3KC3-C2 but not PI3KC3-C1 PI3K complex forms. Involved in endocytosis (PubMed:25275521). Protects against infection by a neurovirulent strain of Sindbis virus (PubMed:9765397). May play a role in antiviral host defense.

Shipped with wet ice

Store in -20° C for long term storage. After reconstitution, store in 4° C for short term usage within a few days. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.

Ubiquitous.