The recombinant Haemophilus influenzae UPF0299 membrane protein CGSHiEE_04225 (UniProt ID: A5UBU9) is a bioengineered version of a bacterial membrane-associated protein belonging to the UPF0299 family. UPF (Uncharacterized Protein Family) designates proteins with unverified functions, though structural and biochemical analyses suggest roles in membrane integrity or host-pathogen interactions. This protein is recombinantly expressed and purified for research and diagnostic applications, particularly in vaccine development and immune response studies .
Amino Acid Sequence: The protein spans residues 1–143 (AA sequence: MIQKLFLLVRSLVILSIMLYLGNLIAYYIPSGVPGSIWGLLLLFLGLTTRVIHLNWIYLG ASLLIRFMAVLFVPVSVGIIKYSDLLIEQINILLVPNIVSTCVTLLVIGFLGHYLYQMQS FTHKRKKVIKRKRKSGKTSQLVC) .
Source: Expressed in E. coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, baculovirus, or mammalian systems .
Expression Systems:
Reconstitution: Lyophilized powder dissolved in deionized water (0.1–1.0 mg/mL) with 5–50% glycerol for stability .
ELISA Kits: Used to detect anti-CGSHiEE_04225 antibodies in serum/plasma, aiding in immune response profiling .
Vaccine Development: Potential antigen candidate for H. influenzae non-typeable (NTHi) vaccines, though efficacy remains unvalidated .
| Feature | CGSHiEE_04225 (A5UBU9) | CGSHiGG_01475 (A5UF21) |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 143 aa | 140 aa |
| Source | H. influenzae PittEE strain | H. influenzae strain |
| Tag | His-tag (N-terminal) | His-tag (N-terminal) |
| Purity | >90% (SDS-PAGE) | >90% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Expression System | E. coli/yeast/baculovirus | E. coli |
| Key Application | ELISA, vaccine research | Vaccine antigen research |
Functional Characterization: No studies confirm CGSHiEE_04225’s role in pathogenesis or membrane function.
Structural Studies: Crystallization or cryo-EM data are needed to elucidate interactions with host factors.
Epidemiological Relevance: Assessing its prevalence in clinical isolates (e.g., NTHi vs. encapsulated strains) is essential .
KEGG: hip:CGSHiEE_04225