Parvalbumin alpha, also known PVALB, belongs to a larger group of EF hand proteins. It is a high affinity calcium ion-binding protein that is structurally and functionally similar to calmodulin and troponin C. Parvalbumin is expressed in a specific population of GABAergic interneurones which are thought to play a role in maintaining the balance between excitation and inhibition in the cortex as well as the hippocampus.
Source:
Recombinant corresponding to aa1-110 of human recombinant PVALB protein, fused to His-tag at N-terminus, expressed in E.coli.
AA Sequence:
MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MGSHMSMTDL LNAEDIKKAV GAFSATDSFD HKKFFQMVGLKKKSADDVKK VFHMLDKDKS GFIEEDELGF
ILKGFSPDAR DLSAKETKML MAAGDKDGDG KIGVDEFSTL VAES
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.