Recombinant Bacillus cereus UPF0344 protein BCQ_1212 (BCQ_1212) is a protein that is produced using recombinant DNA technology . This protein, also known as UPF0344 protein BCQ_1212, is derived from the bacterium Bacillus cereus . Bacillus cereus is a Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic, toxin-producing bacterium commonly found in various environments such as soil, vegetation, and food .
The recombinant protein is produced in E. coli and includes a His-tag, typically located at the N-terminus, which facilitates purification using affinity chromatography . The protein consists of 120 amino acids and has a molecular weight of 13.4 kDa . The purity of the protein is guaranteed to be greater than 90%, as determined by SDS-PAGE, ensuring that the preparation is highly enriched for the target protein .
The function of the UPF0344 protein BCQ_1212 is not yet clearly defined, it is annotated as a protein of unknown function (UPF) . Proteins in this category lack functional annotation based on experimental evidence and are identified through bioinformatics analysis . Further research, like structural and functional studies, may provide insights into the role of BCQ_1212 in Bacillus cereus . Understanding its function could potentially reveal its involvement in bacterial processes or interactions within its environment .
Recombinant Bacillus cereus UPF0344 protein BCQ_1212 is suitable for uses such as ELISA. It can be employed in antibody production, and as a control or standard in various analytical assays .
KEGG: bcq:BCQ_1212