Abcam, ab78797, Recombinant Human NSE protein

Size: 100µg / 500µg
Recombinant Human NSE protein is a Human Full Length protein, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, WB.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 1 EU/µg,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, WBSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Specific activity is 27,743.1 pmol/min/ug, and was obtained by measuring the decrease of NAD in absorbance at 340nm resulting from NADH at pH 6.5 at 37°C.,
Accession:P09104,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.5Constituents: 0.75% Potassium chloride, 0.242% Tris, 0.06% Magnesium sulphate

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°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.
Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) also known simply as enolase-2 is a glycolytic enzyme with a molecular weight of approximately 47 kDa. This protein mainly facilitates the conversion of 2-phosphoglycerate to phosphoenolpyruvate in the glycolytic pathway. NSE is expressed significantly in neural tissues and neuroendocrine cells. Researchers often utilize it in various assays including NSE IHC and NSE ELISA to assess its expression levels in different tissue types.
Biological function summary
NSE plays a major role in cellular metabolism particularly in neurons where it aids energy production through glycolysis. It forms part of a dimeric complex bonding typically with itself or other enolase isoforms for proper function. As an important enzyme in the metabolic pathway NSE helps ensure neurons and associated cells maintain energy homeostasis which is fundamental for sustenance and normal cellular functions.
Pathways
NSE is an integral component of glycolysis a metabolic pathway pivotal in cellular energy production. The process collaborates closely with other glycolytic enzymes like pyruvate kinase and hexokinase to facilitate efficient energy release from glucose. Through these interactions NSE guarantees the smooth continuation of glycolysis highlighting its importance within cellular metabolism frameworks.
NSE serves as a marker for neuroblastoma and small cell lung cancer. Elevated NSE levels suggest potential malignancies due to its release into the bloodstream from damaged neural and neuroendocrine cells. Moreover it often appears alongside proteins like neuron-specific markers such as synaptophysin in diagnostic assays. Understanding its involvement in these conditions helps clinicians diagnose and monitor the progression of certain cancers effectively.