Merck, SRP0127-10UG, DNMT2 Active human

General description
DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2) is a highly conserved protein which is part of the DNA methyltransferase family. It possesses a conserved cysteine residue in its catalytic pocket. The gene encoding it is localized on human chromosome 10p14->p12.
Application
Useful for the study of enzyme kinetics, screening inhibitors, and selectivity profiling.
Biochem/physiol Actions
DNA (cytosine-5-)-methyltransferase 2 (DNMT2) methylates the cytosine-38 residue of the aspartic acid transfer RNA (tRNA-Asp). It has been shown to interact with the anticodon stem and loop. The protein also functions in cellular physiology and stress response. It is significantly expressed in cancers.
Physical form
Formulated in 25 mM Tris-HCl, pH 8.0, 100 mM NaCl, 0.05% Tween-20 and 10% glycerol.
Preparation Note
Thaw on ice. Upon first thaw, briefly spin tube containing enzyme to recover full content of the tube. Aliquot enzyme into single use aliquots. Store remaining undiluted enzyme in aliquots at -70°C. Note: Enzyme is very sensitive to freeze/thaw cycles.