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.
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.