Detergent-Solubilized Membrane Proteins

Recombinant membrane proteins purified in detergent micelles — the broadest, most established format for structural and biochemical work.

Membrane proteinsDetergent micelleX-ray / LCPGPCRs & claudins
Detergent micelle: protein-detergent complex, hydrophilic heads facing the buffer
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CD44
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Cell Surface Antigen Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: SSTR2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Receptor Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: NTRK2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Neurotrophic Factor Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN18.2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $684.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN1
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Active Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $725.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: ACSL1
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Enzyme & Protease Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: ACSL1
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Enzyme & Protease Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $805.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN9
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Active Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN4
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CitMHS domain-containing protein
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $805.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: Agpat2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Enzyme & Protease Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $805.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: HTR3A
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Receptor Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $1,145.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: PTPRA
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Enzyme & Protease Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $805.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: SLC23A2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $805.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN6
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Active Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $725.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: CLDN18.2
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Active Proteins, Other Protein Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $684.00
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(Tris-Glycine gel) Discontinuous SDS-PAGE (reduced) with 5% enrichment gel and 15% separation gel.
Target: MS4A1
Proteins & Peptides, Recombinant Proteins, Transmembrane Proteins, MP-Detergent Transmembrane Proteins, Active Proteins, Cell Surface Antigen Functional Assay (In Vitro) ELISA
From $725.00
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About Detergent-Solubilized Membrane Proteins

Detergent micelles solubilize a membrane protein by replacing the lipid bilayer with a shell of detergent molecules, keeping the target soluble and purifiable. It is the most widely used and best-established membrane-protein format. This collection lists recombinant membrane proteins supplied in detergent.

Choosing a membrane-protein format: Nanodisc vs Detergent vs VLP

Every product here is purified in a detergent micelle. Here is how it compares with the two alternatives we stock, so you can confirm it fits your experiment.

ConsiderationNanodiscDetergent micelleVLP
Lipid environmentNative lipid bilayer discDetergent shell (lipids removed)Native membrane on a capsid
Native function preservedHighVariable — often reduced for GPCRsHigh (keeps oligomeric state)
Best structural methodSingle-particle cryo-EMX-ray crystallography / LCPNot for high-resolution structure
Display / valencyMonomeric, defined stoichiometryMonomericMultivalent — many copies per particle
Typical particle~9–13 nm discProtein–detergent micelle~100 nm engineered capsid
Best forFunction + cryo-EM, SPR / BLI bindingBroad selection, high-res X-ray, costImmunization, antibody discovery, vaccines
Watch-outsDisc size caps very large complexesMay alter GPCR conformation / stabilityLess suited to atomic-resolution structure

How to read this: detergent micelles are the default for a reason — the widest selection, mature purification, and the format behind most X-ray and LCP structures. The trade-off is fidelity: stripped of their lipids, some GPCRs and transporters lose stability or shift conformation. If preserving function is critical, step up to the nanodisc format; if you need multivalent native display for immunization, use VLPs. Look for the Active grade where validated function matters.

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