Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) also known as Folate hydrolase 1 (FOLH1), Folylpoly-gamma-glutamate carboxypeptidase (FGCP), Glutamate carboxypeptidase 2 (GCP2), N-acetylated-alpha-linked acidic dipeptidase I (NAALAD1), is a type II membrane glycoprotein that is expressed in prostate tissue and to a lesser extent in the peripheral and central nervous system, small intestinal, and salivary gland tissues. PSMA has both folate hydrolase and N-acetylated-alpha-linked-acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase) activity and has a preference for tri-alpha-glutamate peptides. The catalytic activity of PSMA involves the release of unsubstituted C-terminal glutamyl residues, typically from Ac-Asp-Glu or folylpoly-gamma-glutamates. PSMA is used as a diagnostic and prognostic indicator of prostate cancer, and as a possible marker for various neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Huntington’s disease.
For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.
Synonyms FOLH1; FGCP; GCP2; NAALAD1
Description Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) also known as Folate hydrolase 1 (FOLH1), Folylpoly-gamma-glutamate carboxypeptidase (FGCP), Glutamate carboxypeptidase 2 (GCP2), N-acetylated-alpha-linked acidic dipeptidase I (NAALAD1), is a type II membrane glycoprotein that is expressed in prostate tissue and to a lesser extent in the peripheral and central nervous system, small intestinal, and salivary gland tissues. PSMA has both folate hydrolase and N-acetylated-alpha-linked-acidic dipeptidase (NAALADase) activity and has a preference for tri-alpha-glutamate peptides. The catalytic activity of PSMA involves the release of unsubstituted C-terminal glutamyl residues, typically from Ac-Asp-Glu or folylpoly-gamma-glutamates. PSMA is used as a diagnostic and prognostic indicator of prostate cancer, and as a possible marker for various neurological disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Huntington’s disease.
Species Human
Source CHO 3E7
Tag C-terminal 8×His Tag. Biological Activity In testing.
Sequence Accession#Q04609 (Lys44-Ala750)
Properties
- Purity > 85% as analyzed by reducing SDS-PAGE
- Formulation Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution in PBS.
- Reconstitution Reconstituted in ddH2O or PBS at 100 μg/ml.
- Endotoxin Level < 1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.
- Storage Lyophilized recombinant Human PSMA remains stable up to 6 months at lower than -70°C from date of receipt. Upon reconstitution, Human PSMA should be stable up to 1 week at 4°C or up to 3 months at -20°C. For long term storage it is recommended that a carrier protein (example 0.1% BSA) be added. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
- Note For laboratory research use only. Direct human use, including taking orally and injection and clinical use are forbidden.