Abcam, ab271754, Recombinant human Tet2 protein (Active)

Size: 50µg
Recombinant human Tet2 protein (Active) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 1129 to 2002 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells, with >90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>90% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:Baculovirus infected Sf9 cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus DDDDK tag N-Terminus,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:ab271754 was tested from 0-40 ng/μl. Kit conditions were 10 ng/μl.,
Accession:Q6N021,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Preservative: 2.72% ImidazoleConstituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 0.64% Sodium chloride, 0.63% Tris HCl, 0.05% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol, 0.04% Sorbitan monolaurate, ethoxylated, 0.02% Potassium chloride

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Tet2 also known as ten-eleven translocation methylcytosine dioxygenase 2 is an enzyme involved in DNA demethylation. It has a molecular weight of approximately 224 kDa. This enzyme catalyzes the conversion of 5-methylcytosine to 5-hydroxymethylcytosine an important step in DNA demethylation processes. Tet2 expression occurs in various tissues with higher levels in hematopoietic cells. Its role in modification of DNA has made it a significant subject of study in epigenetic regulation.
Biological function summary
Tet2 participates in the regulation of gene expression through its impact on DNA methylation status. By promoting DNA demethylation Tet2 influences transcriptional networks that are vital for cell differentiation and development. The enzyme functions as part of a larger complex with cofactors including ascorbic acid which it requires for full enzymatic activity. Its actions affect the regulation of important processes such as self-renewal and differentiation in hematopoietic stem cells.
Pathways
The enzymatic activity of Tet2 plays a role in epigenetic pathways involved in hematopoiesis and immune function. In particular Tet2 interacts with pathways regulating chromatin structure and transcriptional control. It associates with proteins like TET1 and TET3 as they share roles in the regulation of 5-hydroxymethylcytosine levels. Through these mechanisms Tet2 contributes significantly to the maintenance of normal hematopoietic and immune cell function.
Alterations in Tet2 activity have been linked to hematological malignancies such as myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia. Loss of function mutations in Tet2 lead to disruptions in hematopoietic differentiation contributing to disease pathology. Tet2 mutations can affect interactions with proteins such as DNMT3A another promoter of DNA methylation which further influence the disease course. Understanding Tet2's role in these disorders may offer potential therapeutic insights.