{"product_id":"abcam-ab99325","title":"Abcam, ab99325, Recombinant Human MECR protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 50µg \/ 250µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant Human MECR protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 54 to 373 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with \u0026gt;90%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, Mass Spec.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nPurity:\u0026gt;90% SDS-PAGE,\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Escherichia coli,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:His tag N-Terminus,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:Mass Spec, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:Q9BV79,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1.16% Sodium chloride, 0.316% Tris HCl, 0.077% (R*,R*)-1,4-Dimercaptobutan-2,3-diol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped 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\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nMECR or mitochondrial trans-2-enoyl-CoA reductase plays an important role in mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis. This enzyme is involved in the final reduction step of trans-2-enoyl-CoA to acyl-CoA. Known alternately as NRBF1 MECR has a molecular mass of approximately 37 kDa. It finds expression primarily in mitochondria-rich tissues like heart liver and skeletal muscle where energy production and fatty acid metabolism are highly active.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nThe MECR protein contributes to the biosynthesis of mitochondrial fatty acids by catalyzing the reduction of trans-2-enoyl-CoA. It operates as part of a multicomponent enzyme complex involved in mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis. This process is necessary for maintaining proper mitochondrial membrane integrity and function affecting multiple cellular functions beyond lipid metabolism including regulation of energy homeostasis.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nMECR integrates mainly into mitochondrial fatty acid synthesis pathways. It collaborates with other enzymes to regulate fatty acid metabolism contributing to energy production within mitochondria. MECR partners with the protein ETFDH which transfers electrons necessary for the enzymatic reactions within the pathway. Further it interacts indirectly with the beta-oxidation pathway which breaks down fatty acids into acyl-CoA units subsequently entering the mitochondrial electron transport chain for ATP production.\u003cbr\u003e\nDefective MECR activity has been linked to progressive neurological disorders and cardiomyopathy. Disorders like mitochondrial myopathy are associated with mutations affecting MECR's enzymatic efficiency. Other proteins such as ACAD9 connect with MECR where both participate in similar or adjacent pathways disrupted in these disorders. This link emphasizes the potential role of MECR in therapeutic strategies targeting mitochondrial dysfunction-related diseases.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844022128809,"sku":"ab99325","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/products\/abcam-ab99325","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}