Abcam, ab140541, Recombinant Human MCTS1/MCT-1 protein

Size: 100µg
Recombinant Human MCTS1/MCT-1 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 181 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q9ULC4,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

Product details:
Previously labelled as Malignant T cell amplified sequence 1.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage duration-1-2 weeks, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MCTS1 also known as malignancy-associated gene protein MCT-1 is a protein with a molecular weight of about 18 kDa. It functions as a translation enhancer and is involved in the regulation of protein synthesis. The protein can bind to the eukaryotic translation initiation factor 3 (eIF3) and is expressed in a variety of tissues with higher expression levels often observed in tumor cells. MCTS1's role in promoting efficient translation initiation highlights its mechanistic involvement in the cellular growth process.
Biological function summary
This protein influences cell cycle progression and survival. It forms part of a complex with density-regulated protein (DENR) which aids in ribosomal recycling and the translation initiation of short upstream open reading frames. MCTS1 contributes to the modulation of cellular response to stress and is significant in processes related to cancer cell proliferation.
Pathways
The role of MCTS1 includes involvement in the mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways which regulate cell growth and survival. MCTS1 interacts with the mTOR signaling pathway and can influence translation machinery components linking it to growth-related processes. Additionally its association with eIF3 positions it within the context of translation initiation pathways where it cooperates with other proteins to fine-tune protein synthesis.
The overexpression of MCTS1 links it to cancers such as breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer. Research indicates that MCTS1 alongside proteins like mTOR and eIF3 play a role in tumor progression and oncogenesis. The protein's involvement in translation initiation and cell growth processes suggests potential as a biomarker and target for therapeutic interventions in these malignancies.