Recombinant Clostridium botulinum Cysteine desulfurase (iscS)

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Description

Key Features of IscS Enzymes:

  • Catalytic Mechanism:

    • PLP-dependent sulfur transfer via persulfide intermediates (e.g., Cys328-S-SH in E. coli) .

    • Conserved active-site residues (e.g., His104, Lys206, Cys328) critical for substrate binding and catalysis .

  • Oxygen Resistance:

    • C. difficile IscS2 mutants exhibit severe growth defects under oxidative stress, linking Fe-S cluster assembly to oxygen tolerance .

Comparative Analysis of IscS Homologs:

FeatureC. difficile IscS2 E. coli IscS Human NFS1
Primary RoleFe-S cluster assembly, oxygen resistanceFe-S cluster assembly, H₂S productionFe-S cluster assembly (requires ISD11/ACP complex)
Key Mutant PhenotypeΔiscS2: impaired colonizationΔiscS: defective Fe-S enzymesLoss-of-function: mitochondrial dysfunction
PLP InteractionGroup I sequence motif (SSGSACTS)His104, Lys206, Cys328 residuesRequires chaperones for activity

Recombinant Expression and Applications

While recombinant C. botulinum IscS has not been explicitly studied in the provided sources, insights can be drawn from related clostridial systems:

  • Expression Systems:

    • E. coli is commonly used for recombinant CD production (e.g., C. difficile IscS2) .

    • Soluble expression often requires optimization (e.g., SUMO fusion tags, codon harmonization) .

  • Biotechnological Potential:

    • Fe-S cluster assembly pathways are targets for antimicrobial development .

    • Engineered CDs could aid in studying toxin production mechanisms in C. botulinum (e.g., botulinum neurotoxin synthesis) .

Research Gaps and Future Directions

  • Unresolved Questions:

    • Structural and functional characterization of C. botulinum IscS remains unreported.

    • Role of IscS in botulinum neurotoxin regulation is unknown but hypothesized based on sulfur-dependent metabolic pathways .

  • Methodological Recommendations:

    • Use homology modeling (based on C. difficile IscS2 or E. coli IscS) to predict active-site residues.

    • Validate enzymatic activity via spectrophotometric assays (e.g., persulfide formation at 340–510 nm) .

Product Specs

Form
Lyophilized powder. We will preferentially ship the available format. If you have specific format requirements, please note them during order placement, and we will accommodate your request.
Lead Time
Delivery time varies depending on the purchasing method and location. Please consult your local distributor for specific delivery times. All proteins are shipped with standard blue ice packs. For dry ice shipment, please contact us in advance, as additional charges will apply.
Notes
Avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store working aliquots at 4°C for up to one week.
Reconstitution
Briefly centrifuge the vial before opening to collect the contents at the bottom. Reconstitute the protein in sterile deionized water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. We recommend adding 5-50% glycerol (final concentration) and aliquoting for long-term storage at -20°C/-80°C. Our default final glycerol concentration is 50%.
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on several factors including storage conditions, buffer components, storage temperature, and protein stability. Generally, the liquid form has a shelf life of 6 months at -20°C/-80°C, while the lyophilized form has a shelf life of 12 months at -20°C/-80°C.
Storage Condition
Store at -20°C/-80°C upon receipt. Aliquot for multiple uses. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Tag Info
The tag type will be determined during the manufacturing process. If you have a specific tag type requirement, please inform us, and we will prioritize developing the specified tag.
Synonyms
iscS; CBO2568; CLC_2440; Cysteine desulfurase IscS; EC 2.8.1.7
Buffer Before Lyophilization
Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose.
Datasheet
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Expression Region
1-397
Protein Length
full length protein
Purity
>85% (SDS-PAGE)
Species
Clostridium botulinum (strain Hall / ATCC 3502 / NCTC 13319 / Type A)
Target Names
iscS
Target Protein Sequence
MNKQVYMDYS ATTYTKPEVL EEMLPFFTEN FGNPSSLYSF SDKTKKAVNL ARERVSKALN AEKNEIFFTS GGSEADNWAI KGIAYANKKK GNHIITTKIE HHAILHTAQF LEKEGFKVTY LPVDEEGFVS VEDIKNAITD ETILVSVMFA NNEIGTIEPI KEIGELCKEK NIYFHTDAVQ AIGHVDIDVK DMNIDLLSMS AHKFYGPKGV GALYIKNGVK IQNLIHGGGQ ERGKRASTEN TAGIVGLGKA IELAMENMPE ENEKLSNLRG RLIRGIEARI PEVKLNGPKD MSRRLPNNVN FSFIGIEGET LLLDLDMNGI FGSTGSACAS ASLDPSHVLL SIGLPHETAH GSLRLSLGAK NTEEDIDYVL EVLPKIIKQR REMSPLWEDY MKNKEEK
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
Cysteine desulfurase (iscS) is a key enzyme that provides sulfur to various partners involved in Fe-S cluster assembly, tRNA modification, and cofactor biosynthesis. It catalyzes the removal of sulfur from cysteine to produce alanine. IscS acts as a sulfur delivery protein for Fe-S cluster synthesis on IscU (an Fe-S scaffold assembly protein) and other sulfur acceptor proteins.
Database Links

KEGG: cbh:CLC_2440

Protein Families
Class-V pyridoxal-phosphate-dependent aminotransferase family, NifS/IscS subfamily
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasm.

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