Recombinant Oryza sativa Chloroplast envelope membrane protein (cemA)

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Description

Functional Role in Chloroplast Carbon Transport

cemA is indirectly involved in enhancing inorganic carbon (Ci: CO₂ + HCO₃⁻) uptake into chloroplasts. Key findings include:

Mechanism of Action

  • CO₂/HCO₃⁻ Uptake: Disruption of cemA in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii reduces the affinity of Ci transport systems for their substrates, impairing photosynthetic efficiency under high light .

  • Proton Extrusion: Homologous proteins in cyanobacteria (e.g., cotA) are linked to proton extrusion, suggesting a conserved role in maintaining pH gradients for Ci transport .

Experimental Evidence

Experimental ModelObservation
Chlamydomonas reinhardtiicemA mutants show reduced CO₂ uptake and poor growth under high light
Synechocystis (cyanobacteria)cotA (cemA homolog) mutants exhibit defective CO₂ transport
Oryza sativaRecombinant cemA used to study envelope membrane dynamics in vitro

Recombinant Production

  • Expression System: Expressed in E. coli with an N-terminal His tag for purification via nickel affinity chromatography .

  • Purification: Lyophilized protein is reconstituted in deionized water (0.1–1.0 mg/mL) with 5–50% glycerol for stability .

Experimental Uses

ApplicationDetails
SDS-PAGE AnalysisUsed to verify protein purity (>90%) and confirm molecular weight
Functional StudiesInvestigates Ci transport mechanisms and proton extrusion in chloroplasts
Membrane Protein StudiesExamines interactions with envelope membrane components and transporters

cemA Homologs

SpeciesGene/ProductKey Features
Oryza sativacemA (P0C302)Full-length (230aa), His-tagged, E. coli-expressed
Chlamydomonas reinhardtiicemA (Q37050)Partial sequence, Baculovirus-expressed
Barbarea vernacemA (A4QKB7)Full-length (229aa), His-tagged, E. coli-expressed

Product Specs

Form
Lyophilized powder.
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Lead Time
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Notes
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Store working aliquots at 4°C for up to one week.
Reconstitution
Centrifuge the vial briefly before opening to consolidate the contents. Reconstitute the protein in sterile, deionized water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. For long-term storage, we recommend adding 5-50% glycerol (final concentration) and aliquoting at -20°C/-80°C. Our standard glycerol concentration is 50%, which can serve as a guideline.
Shelf Life
Shelf life depends on storage conditions, buffer composition, temperature, and protein stability. Generally, liquid formulations have a 6-month shelf life at -20°C/-80°C, while lyophilized forms maintain stability for 12 months under the same conditions.
Storage Condition
Upon receipt, store at -20°C/-80°C. Aliquot to prevent repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Tag Info
The tag type is determined during manufacturing.
If you require a specific tag, please inform us, and we will prioritize its inclusion during development.
Synonyms
cemA; ycf10; Chloroplast envelope membrane protein
Buffer Before Lyophilization
Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose.
Datasheet
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Expression Region
1-230
Protein Length
full length protein
Species
Oryza sativa (Rice)
Target Names
cemA
Target Protein Sequence
MKKKKALPSFLYLVFIVLLPWGVSFSFNKCLELWIKNWWNTRQSQTLLTAIQEKRVLERF MELEDLFILDEMIKEKPNTHVQNPPIGIRKEIIQLAKIDNEGHLHIILHFSTNIICLAIL SGSFFLGKEELVILNSWVQEFFYNLNDSVKAFFILLVTDFFVGFHSTRGWELLIRWVYND LGWVPNELIFTIFVCSFPVILDTCLKFWVFFCLNRLSPSLVVIYHSISEA
Uniprot No.

Target Background

Function
This protein may be involved in proton extrusion and indirectly facilitates efficient inorganic carbon uptake into chloroplasts.
Protein Families
Cema family
Subcellular Location
Plastid, chloroplast inner membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.

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