Abcam, ab174426, Recombinant Human RPS20 protein

Size: 50µg
Recombinant Human RPS20 protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 142 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >85%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.
Key facts
Purity:>85% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:His tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, Mass SpecSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P60866,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 50% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.17% Sodium chloride, 0.32% Tris HCl, 0.03% EDTA, 0.02% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol

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.
RPS20 also known as Ribosomal Protein S20 is a component of the ribosome with a molecular weight of approximately 13 kDa. It operates within the small 40S subunit of the ribosome and plays an important role in protein synthesis by facilitating translation. RPS20 shows expression mainly in the cytosol and nucleus of cells where ribosome assembly and function occur.
Biological function summary
This ribosomal protein contributes to accurate translation and assists in the binding of tRNA and mRNA to the ribosome. RPS20 is an essential part of the ribosomal complex that influences the fidelity and efficiency of protein synthesis. Any alterations in ribosomal protein components like RPS20 can lead to downstream effects on protein production impacting cellular processes such as growth and differentiation.
Pathways
The activity of RPS20 is associated with the ribosome biogenesis and translation pathways which are central to cellular protein synthesis. It closely interacts with other ribosomal proteins such as RPS19 and RPS21 within these pathways to ensure proper ribosome assembly and function. This interplay maintains the balance of protein synthesis influencing cellular metabolism and overall homeostasis.
Mutations or dysregulation in RPS20 are linked to certain forms of ribosomopathies such as Diamond-Blackfan anemia. This disorder is characterized by impaired red blood cell production where ribosomal protein mutations disrupt normal erythropoiesis. RPS20's connection to ribosomopathies also relates to other ribosomal proteins like RPL11 which share involvement in similar pathways and disorders.