| Storage Buffer | PBS pH 7.4 |
| Storage Temperature | -80ºC |
| Shipping Temperature | Dry Ice. Shipping note: Product will be shipped separately from other products purchased in the same order. |
| Purification | Ion-exchange Purified |
| Cite This Product | Human Recombinant Tau (K18) Delta K280 Mutant Monomers (StressMarq Biosciences | Victoria, BC CANADA | Catalog# SPR-476) |
| Certificate of Analysis | Certified >95% pure using SDS-PAGE analysis. Low endotoxin <5 EU/mL @ 2mg/mL. |
| Other Relevant Information | For corresponding PFFs, see catalog# SPR-477 |
| Alternative Names | Tau, microtubule-associated Tau, MAPT, MAP, microtubule-associated, Paired Helical Filament-Tau, Phf-Tau, Neurofibrillary Tangle, G Protein Beta1/Gamma2 Subunit-Interacting Factor 1, Isoform 2, tubulin-associated unit, 95-amino acid Tau fragment, MAPT DeltaK280, K280 deletion Tau, K18 Delta K280 Tau, truncated Delta K280 Tau |
| Research Areas | Alzheimer's Disease, Axon Markers, Cell Markers, Cell Signaling, Cytoskeleton, Microtubules, MT Associated Proteins, Neurodegeneration, Neuron Markers, Neuroscience, Tangles & Tau |
| Cellular Localization | Axolemma, Axolemma Plasma Membrane, Axon, Cell Body, Cell membrane, Cytoplasm, Cytoplasmic Ribonucleoprotein Granule, Cytoplasmic Side, Cytoskeleton, Cytosol, Dendrite, Growth cone, Microtubule, Microtubule Associated Complex, Neurofibrillary Tangle, Neuronal Cell Body, Nuclear Periphery, Nuclear Speck, Nucleus, Peripheral membrane protein, Plasma Membrane, Tubulin Complex |
| Gene ID | 4137 |
| Swiss Prot | P10636 |
| Scientific Background |
Tau protein, encoded by the MAPT gene (UniProt ID: P10636), is essential for stabilizing microtubules and maintaining neuronal integrity. The K18 fragment of Tau comprises the four microtubule-binding repeat domains, representing the aggregation-prone core of the full-length protein. The ΔK280 mutation, involving the deletion of lysine at position 280, significantly enhances Tau’s aggregation propensity. In its monomeric form, Tau (K18) ΔK280 exhibits altered structural dynamics and reduced microtubule affinity, making it a powerful tool for studying the earliest molecular events in tauopathy. These monomers serve as a foundational model for investigating how subtle conformational changes can initiate misfolding, seeding, and neurotoxicity. Tau (K18) ΔK280 mutant monomers are widely used in biochemical and cellular assays to explore the transition from native Tau to pathogenic aggregates. Their minimal structure allows for high-resolution analysis of post-translational modifications, protein-protein interactions, and early aggregation kinetics. This model is particularly valuable for identifying therapeutic targets that stabilize Tau or prevent its pathological transformation. By capturing the initial stages of Tau dysfunction, Tau (K18) ΔK280 mutant monomers provide a streamlined and disease-relevant platform for advancing neurodegenerative research and accelerating the development of preventative interventions. |
| References |
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Thioflavin T is a fluorescent dye that binds to beta sheet-rich structures, such as those in tau fibrils. Upon binding, the emission spectrum of the dye experiences a red-shift and increased fluorescence intensity. Thioflavin T emission curves show increased fluorescence (correlated to tau aggregation) over time in tau monomers (SPR-476) in the absence of heparin.
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