Recombinant Human CUL4A/RBX1/DDB1/CRBN Complex Protein, CF Summary

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Carrier Free

CF stands for Carrier Free (CF). We typically add Bovine Serum Albumin (BSA) as a carrier protein to our recombinant proteins.Adding a carrier protein enhances protein stability, increases shelf-life, and allows the recombinant protein to be stored at a more dilute concentration.The carrier free version does not contain BSA.

In general, we advise purchasing the recombinant protein with BSA for use in cell or tissue culture, or as an ELISA standard.In contrast, the carrier free protein is recommended for applications, in which the presence of BSA could interfere.

Background: CUL4A/RBX1/DDB1/CRBN Complex

Cullin-4A (CUL4A) is a core component of multiple cullin-RING type Ubiquitin ligase complexes that mediate the ubiquitination of proteins involved in cell cycle progression, DNA repair and other processes. In the DCX complex (DDB1-CUL4-X-box), CUL4A serves as a scaffold that organizes the DDB1-X-box substrate recognition subunits with the RBX1 subunit and contributes to catalysis through positioning of the substrate and an E2 ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme. In vivo, the E3 ubiquitin ligase activity of the DCX complex is dependent on neddylation of the CUL4 subunit, though neddylation may be dispensable in some in vitro reactions. This complex consists of an N-terminal 10-His tagged Cullin-4A, untagged RBX1, untagged DDB1 and untagged CRBN.

Related Research Areas

• Deubiquitinating Enzymes (DUBs)
• Search Ubiquitin-related Enzymes
• Toll-Like Receptors