Description

Bacteriophage T4 Gene 9 Protein is a highly specialized structural protein essential for the assembly of the bacteriophage T4 tail sheath. This protein matters for its critical role in fundamental virology research, serving as a key model for studying macromolecular assembly, protein-protein interactions, and viral morphogenesis. It is primarily needed by researchers and developers in the fields of molecular biology, structural biology, and biotechnology for applications ranging from basic scientific discovery to the development of novel nano-scale delivery systems.

Application

• Structural Virology Research: Key component for in vitro assembly studies of the bacteriophage T4 virion, investigating tail sheath polymerization and contraction mechanisms.
• Protein-Protein Interaction Studies: Serves as a model system for analyzing the thermodynamics and kinetics of high-affinity, multi-subunit protein complex formation.
• Macromolecular Assembly Models: Used to elucidate the principles of self-assembly and conformational changes in large biological complexes.
• Biomaterial and Nanotechnology Development: Potential building block for designing bio-inspired nanomaterials, protein scaffolds, and targeted delivery vehicles due to its precise assembly properties.
• Educational and Reference Standard: Employed in advanced academic and laboratory training settings as a standard protein for electrophoresis, chromatography, and spectroscopic analysis.
• Antibiotic Discovery Platforms: May be utilized in screening assays targeting phage assembly pathways as a novel approach to identify new antimicrobial agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	Bacteriophage T4 Gene 9 Protein
CAS No.	147258-48-8
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Gene Product 9; gp9; T4 Tail Sheath Protein; Bacteriophage T4 gp9; Phage T4 Gene 9 Protein; Tail Sheath Protein gp9; T4 Phage Structural Protein; Morphogenetic Protein gp9
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Bacteriophage T4 Gene 9 Protein is produced and handled under stringent conditions to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high biological activity for research applications. Each lot undergoes rigorous quality testing, including analysis for purity, identity, and biological function. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific test results is available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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). Allow the vial to reach room temperature in a desiccator before opening to prevent condensation and moisture uptake. For optimal stability, aliquot into single-use quantities to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Conforms
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	≥ 90%
Protein Content (Bradford)	≥ 85%
Biological Activity	Assessed by in vitro assembly assay
Endotoxin Level (LAL)	< 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.