Description

Heat Shock Factor, Yeast is a specialized biochemical reagent used to study and manipulate the cellular stress response in yeast models. This compound is critical for researchers investigating protein folding, chaperone activity, and the molecular mechanisms of thermotolerance. It is essential for academic, biotech, and pharmaceutical laboratories focused on molecular biology, proteomics, and the development of stress-resistant industrial yeast strains.

Application

• Molecular Biology Research: Key reagent for studying the heat shock response pathway and gene expression regulation in Saccharomyces cerevisiae and related yeast species.
• Protein Folding Studies: Used in assays to investigate chaperone function and the prevention of protein aggregation under thermal stress.
• Biotechnological Strain Development: Applied in screening and engineering industrial yeast strains with enhanced thermotolerance for fermentation and biofuel production.
• Drug Discovery & Toxicology: Serves as a tool compound in cellular models to evaluate compounds that modulate the cellular stress response for therapeutic potential.
• Academic & Educational Use: Fundamental component for laboratory courses and advanced research projects in genetics and cell signaling.

Basic Information

Product Name	Heat Shock Factor, Yeast
CAS No.	135844-13-2
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Yeast Heat Shock Factor; HSF, Yeast; Heat Shock Transcription Factor (Yeast); Stress Response Factor; Thermotolerance Factor; S. cerevisiae HSF; Transcriptional Activator Protein HSF
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Heat Shock Factor, Yeast is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is accompanied by comprehensive documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and functional activity assays. We adhere to relevant quality management standards to support research reproducibility and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below for long-term stability. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity. For short-term use, keep at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95%
Biological Activity	Confirmed by functional assay
Endotoxin Level	< 1.0 EU/mg
Moisture Content (KF)	< 5.0 %

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