The bacteriophage MS2 is a small, male-specific RNA bacteriophage that infects E. coli and other members of the Enterobacteriaceae family. Its genome comprises a single sense (+) strand of RNA 3569 nucleotides in length, which encodes only four proteins: the coat protein, the A or maturation protein, which is required for infectivity, a subunit of the viral replicase, and a small lysis protein encoded in an overlapping reading frame. The capsid protein (UniProt: P03612; also known as CP, Coat protein) of bacteriophage MS2 is a translational repressor. It is reported to inhibit the synthesis of the viral replicase by binding a specific RNA structure that contains the replicase translation initiation region. Capsid protein self-assembles to form an icosahedral capsid with a T=3 symmetry and consists of 89 capsid proteins dimers (178 capsid proteins). It is involved in viral genome encapsidation through the interaction between a capsid protein homodimer and the multiple packaging signals present in the RNA genome. Proline 78 is shown to be essential for viral infectivity. (Ref.: Hill, HR et al. (1997). J. Mol. Biol. 266(1); 1-7).
Synonyms: Capsid protein, CP, Coat protein, MS2 Coat Protein, Enterobacterio Phage MS2 Coat Protein
Application: Western Blotting Analysis: A 1:5,000 dilution from a representative lot detected recombinant EnterobacterioPhage MS2 Coat Protein and wildtype MS2 protein (Courtesy of Caroline Horizny from CNSE at SUNY Albany, Albany, NY).Immunoprecipitation Analysis: A 1:10,000 dilution from a representative lot detected EnterobacterioPhage MS2 Coat Protein in K562 cells treated with Escherichia phage MS2 (Bacteriophage MS2).
Other Notes: Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.