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| Alternative Names | ATG1, UNC51, Unc51.1, FLJ38455, Unc-51-Like Kinase, Autophagy-Related Protein 1 |
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Scientific Background
ULK1 is a serine/threonine protein kinase that plays critical role during initial stages of autophagy which is a vital response to nutrient starvation. The conserved C-terminal domain (CTD) of ULK1 controls the regulatory function and localization of the protein. Knockdown of ULK1 inhibits the autophagic response as well as inhibiting rapamycin-induced autophagy consistent with a role downstream of mTOR. ULK1 forms a complex with FIP200 and ATG13 and this complex is essential for starvation-induced autophagy. Both FIP200 and ATG13 are critical for correct localization of ULK1 to the pre-autophagosome and stability of ULK1 protein.
Product Description
Mammalian (HEK293) ExpressionRecombinant ULK1 Human protein is produced using a validated Mammalian (HEK293) expression system and supplied in aqueous buffer solution. Suitable for enzyme kinetics, inhibitor screening, binding assays, structural studies, and related biochemical research applications.
Protein Specifications
| UniProt ID | O75385 |
|---|---|
| Expression System | Mammalian (HEK293) |
| Amino Acids / Region | 2-end |
| Affinity Tag | N-terminal FLAG-tag |
| Molecular Weight | 114 kDa |
| Formulation | 25 mM Tris-HCl, pH 7.5, 100 mM NaCl, 0.05% Tween-20, 100 µg/ml FLAG peptide, 20%… |
| Storage | At least 6 months at -80°C. |
| Biosafety Level | Not applicable (BSL-1) |
Safety & Handling
Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
This protein was produced in Mammalian (HEK293). Expression system selection determines post-translational processing, disulfide bond formation, and co-factor incorporation — all of which affect enzymatic activity. Insect cell (Sf9) systems are preferred for kinases and multi-subunit enzymes that require phosphorylation or chaperone assistance; E. coli is used for structurally simpler proteins.
This protein spans amino acids 2-end. Confirm the region includes your domain of interest — the active site, binding pocket, or substrate recognition sequence — before placing your order. Refer to the UniProt database for domain annotation.
Purity is assessed by SDS-PAGE; see the Certificate of Analysis. A gel image is provided with each lot. BPS Bioscience performs rigorous QC on each lot, including purity assessment and functional activity testing where applicable. Contact technical support if purity ≥99% is required for biophysical measurements.
Useful for the study of enzyme kinetics, screening inhibitors, and selectivity profiling. Refer to the product datasheet for validated protocols and recommended assay conditions. Contact BioHippo technical support for application-specific guidance.
At least 6 months at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles — prepare single-use working aliquots. Add BSA or glycerol to aliquots if storing diluted enzyme is necessary. Typical stability is at least 6 months at −80°C.
BioHippo offers flexible sourcing for qualified research institutions and partners.
- Bulk quantities: Large-scale orders for HTS campaigns or structural studies.
- Custom constructs: Alternative tag positions, truncation variants, or point mutants may be available upon request.
- Biotinylated variants: Avi-Tag site-specific biotinylation is available for SPR/BLI surface capture applications.
- Extended QC data: Activity assay data, SEC-HPLC profiles, or additional purity methods available on request.
Contact BioHippo customer support for custom requirements.
- Ganley I.G. et al., J. Biol. Chem. 284 (18), 12297-12305 (2009).
- Chan E.Y. et al., Mol. Cell. Biol. 29 (1), 157-171 (2009).
