Recombinant RPL12 is produced via heterologous expression systems, including:
| Source | Expression System | Purity | Molecular Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boster Bio | HEK293T cells | >80% | 17.6 kDa |
| Abcam | E. coli | >95% | 20.2 kDa |
| Prospec Bio | E. coli | >95% | 20.2 kDa |
Ribosome assembly: Binds directly to 26S rRNA and facilitates the maturation of the 60S subunit in the nucleolus .
Unique nuclear import: Utilizes importin 11, distinct from the general ribosomal protein import pathway, to enter the nucleus .
Tick physiology: Expressed predominantly in the ovaries of Haemaphysalis longicornis, with roles in feeding and egg development .
Vaccine development: Recombinant RPL12 (rRpL12) shows promise as a tick vaccine candidate, reducing egg weight and ovary development by 17.22% and 62.45%, respectively .
Protein synthesis regulation: Ubiquitination of RPL12 modulates ribosome function during cellular stress .
Structural studies: X-ray crystallography and SDS-PAGE analyses reveal structural homology with bacterial homologs (e.g., E. coli L12) .
KEGG: cbr:CBG01806
STRING: 6238.CBG01806