The Recombinant Metarhizium robertsii Signal peptidase complex catalytic subunit SEC11 (SEC11) is a recombinant protein derived from the fungus Metarhizium robertsii. This protein is part of the signal peptidase complex, which plays a crucial role in the processing of secreted proteins by removing the signal peptide, allowing these proteins to be correctly targeted and secreted outside the cell. The SEC11 protein is specifically involved in this process, ensuring that proteins destined for secretion are properly processed.
Expression System: The recombinant SEC11 protein is expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli), a common host organism for recombinant protein production due to its well-understood genetics and ease of manipulation .
Protein Structure: The SEC11 protein consists of 172 amino acids and is fused with an N-terminal His tag, which facilitates purification using affinity chromatography .
Function: As part of the signal peptidase complex, SEC11 is involved in the cleavage of signal peptides from newly synthesized proteins, enabling them to be secreted or embedded in membranes correctly.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Expression System | Escherichia coli |
| Protein Length | 172 amino acids |
| Tag | N-terminal His tag |
| Function | Signal peptide cleavage |
The recombinant SEC11 protein could have applications in biotechnology, particularly in improving the secretion efficiency of proteins in fungal systems. This could enhance the production of enzymes or other proteins of interest for industrial or agricultural use.
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Creative BioMart. Recombinant Full Length Metarhizium Robertsii Signal Peptidase Complex Catalytic Subunit Sec11(Sec11) Protein, His-Tagged.
Frontiers in Fungal Biology. Tolerance to Abiotic Factors of Microsclerotia and Mycelial Pellets of Metarhizium robertsii.
The recombinant Metarhizium robertsii Signal Peptidase Complex catalytic subunit SEC11 (SEC11) is a catalytic component of the signal peptidase complex (SPC). It catalyzes the cleavage of N-terminal signal sequences from proteins destined for the endoplasmic reticulum. This signal peptide cleavage occurs during translocation (co-translationally or post-translationally) through the translocon pore into the endoplasmic reticulum.
KEGG: maj:MAA_08708