Description

Tonoplast Intrinsic Protein, Alpha is a specialized membrane protein integral to plant cell biology. This compound matters as a key facilitator of water and solute transport across the tonoplast, the membrane surrounding the plant vacuole, making it a critical subject for advanced botanical and agricultural research. Researchers in plant physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology require this high-purity protein to study membrane transport mechanisms, stress responses, and cellular osmoregulation.

Application

• Fundamental Plant Physiology Research: Investigation of water and solute transport mechanisms across the tonoplast membrane.
• Abiotic Stress Response Studies: Analysis of protein function and regulation under drought, salinity, or cold stress conditions.
• Membrane Protein Biochemistry: Used as a model protein for studying the structure, function, and biophysical properties of intrinsic membrane proteins.
• Cellular Osmoregulation Analysis: Research into how plants maintain cellular turgor pressure and ionic balance.
• Vacuolar Function and Trafficking: Studies on the role of the tonoplast in metabolite storage, detoxification, and intracellular signaling.
• Development of Agricultural Biostimulants: Target research for enhancing crop tolerance to environmental stresses.

Basic Information

Product Name	Tonoplast Intrinsic Protein, Alpha
CAS No.	130960-59-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	α-TIP; TIP-alpha; Tonoplast Aquaporin Alpha; Tonoplast Membrane Protein Alpha; Vacuolar Membrane Intrinsic Protein Alpha; Plant Aquaporin TIP1;1 (related isoform); Nodulin-26-like Intrinsic Protein (NIP) family member (related)
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Quality Control

Our Tonoplast Intrinsic Protein, Alpha is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous purity analysis and functional characterization. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and activity is provided with every shipment to support your research integrity and documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions where applicable. Aliquot upon receipt to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles and maintain optimal activity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Corresponds to standard
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (BCA)	≥ 95% of total mass
Biological Activity	Assessed by water permeability assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/µg
Solubility	Soluble in appropriate aqueous buffers

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.