SYNONYMS
GLNS, EC 6.3.1.2, EC 4.1.1.15, GLUL, Glutamine Synthetase, GS, Glutamate decarboxylase, Glutamate--ammonia ligase, PIG43, PIG59.
INTRODUCTION
GLUL catalyzes the synthesis of glutamine from glutamate and ammonia. Glutamine is a major source of energy and that takes part in cell proliferation, inhibition of apoptosis, and cell signaling. GLUL is expressed during early fetal stages, and has a role in maintaining body pH by removing ammonia from circulation. Mutations in GLUL gene are related with congenital glutamine deficiency.
DESCRIPTION
GLUL Recombinant Human produced in E.Coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 393 amino acids (1-373 a.a.) and having a molecular mass of 44.2 kDa. The GLUL is fused to a 20 amino acid His-Tag at N-terminus and purified by proprietary chromatographic techniques.
