The recombinant Mycobacterium sp. UPF0233 membrane protein Mjls_0012 (UniProt ID: A3PSE8) is a full-length, His-tagged protein expressed in Escherichia coli. It belongs to the UPF0233 family, annotated as a cell division protein (CrgA) in mycobacteria . This protein spans 94 amino acids (1–94aa) and is characterized by its hydrophobic regions, suggesting a transmembrane structure .
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Source Organism | Mycobacterium sp. |
| Expression System | E. coli |
| Tag | N-terminal His tag |
| Purity | >90% (SDS-PAGE validated) |
| Form | Lyophilized powder with 6% trehalose in Tris/PBS buffer (pH 8.0) |
| Reconstitution | Deionized sterile water (0.1–1.0 mg/mL); glycerol recommended for storage |
| Storage | -20°C/-80°C; avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles |
The protein’s amino acid sequence includes a hydrophobic core (e.g., MPKSKVRKKNDFTISPVSRTPVKVKAGPSSVWFVALFVGLMLIGLIWLLVFQLAATNPVDAPGMLQWMADLGPWNYAIAFAFMITGLLLTMRWR) .
Mjls_0012 is annotated as a cell division protein (CrgA), though specific functional studies remain limited . UPF0233 homologs in other mycobacteria (e.g., Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium marinum) are similarly categorized as membrane proteins, suggesting conserved roles in cellular processes .
| Species | Gene Designation | Function/Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mycobacterium sp. | Mjls_0012 | Cell division (CrgA) |
| Mycobacterium marinum | MMAR_0013 | Membrane protein (UPF0233 family) |
| Mycobacterium avium | MAV_0015 | Membrane protein (UPF0233 family) |
While Mjls_0012 shares structural features with other UPF0233 proteins, its precise biochemical role (e.g., lipid transport, signaling) requires further investigation .
Structural Studies: His-tagged Mjls_0012 facilitates purification for X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM, enabling structural elucidation of UPF0233 family proteins .
Drug Targeting: Mycobacterial membrane proteins are critical for cell wall biogenesis and drug resistance. Recombinant Mjls_0012 could serve as a model for studying small-molecule interactions .
Vaccine Development: Membrane proteins are often immunogenic. Mjls_0012 may be evaluated as a candidate antigen in subunit vaccines, though no direct evidence exists .
Functional Elucidation:
Evolutionary Analysis:
Therapeutic Potential:
Involved in cell division.
KEGG: mjl:Mjls_0012