Description

Myosin-Va CAS NO 148971-15-7 is a specialized molecular motor protein that plays a critical role in intracellular transport and organelle positioning. This high-purity protein is essential for researchers and developers in the life sciences sector, enabling the study of cellular mechanics and vesicle trafficking. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology companies, academic research institutions, and pharmaceutical R&D departments focused on neurobiology, cell signaling, and cytoskeletal dynamics.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a key reagent in in vitro motility assays to study actin-based transport mechanisms.
• Drug Discovery: Serves as a target protein for screening compounds that modulate intracellular cargo transport, relevant for neurological disorders.
• Diagnostic Development: Employed in the development of biomarker detection kits for diseases involving cytoskeletal defects.
• Enzyme Studies: Essential for investigating the ATPase activity and kinetic properties of myosin motor proteins.
• Academic Teaching: Provides a high-quality standard for graduate-level courses in molecular cell biology and biophysics.
• Biosensor Fabrication: Incorporated into nanodevices and lab-on-a-chip systems for mechanotransduction studies.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Myosin-Va
CAS No.	148971-15-7
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Myosin-5a; Dilute Myosin; Myosin Va Heavy Chain; MYO5A; Myosin V; Myosin Heavy Chain 12; Myosin, Class V; Myosin-V; Myosin 5
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Myosin-Va is produced under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and biological activity. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, activity assays, and absence of contaminating proteases. We adhere to ISO 9001 standards, and our quality system is designed to support research requiring reliable and reproducible protein performance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. For long-term stability, store at -20°C to -80°C in aliquots to avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a controlled, dry environment. Use appropriate personal protective equipment when handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder or clear solution
Identification (SDS-PAGE)	Corresponds to standard
Purity (SDS-PAGE)	> 90%
Protein Concentration	As per COA
Biological Activity (ATPase Assay)	As per COA
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.