Alpha Synuclein Protein

Name: Alpha Synuclein Protein
SKU: SPR-316
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Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomers (Type 2)

Catalog No. SPR-316

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Expression System	E. coli
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SKU: SPR-316 Category: Proteins

Product Name Alpha Synuclein Protein

Description

Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomers (Type 2)

Applications WB, SDS-PAGE, In vivo assay, In vitro assay

Concentration 2 mg/mL

Conjugates

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Dylight 488

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Less pH-sensitive
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Stringently QC tested
Molecular weight: 1011 g/mol

Dylight 488 Datasheet

Dylight 488 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 493 nm

λ_em = 518 nm

ε_max = 7.0×10⁴

Laser = 488 nm

APC/Cy7

Overview:

High quantum yield
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Stringently QC tested

APC-Cy7 Datasheet

ACP-Cy7 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 652 nm

λ_em = 790 nm

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Dylight 350

Overview:

High fluorescence intensity
High photostability
Less pH-sensitive
Excellent solubility in water
Stringently QC tested
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Molecular weight: 874 g/mol

Dylight 350 Datasheet

Dylight 350 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 353 nm

λ_em = 432 nm

ε_max = 1.5×10⁴

Dylight 405

Overview:

High fluorescence intensity
High photostability
Less pH-sensitive
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Stringently QC tested
Molecular weight: 793 g/mol

Dylight 405 Datasheet

Dylight 405 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 400 nm

λ_em = 420 nm

ε_max = 3.0×10⁴

Laser = 405 nm

Dylight 594

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Less pH-sensitive
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Stringently QC tested
Molecular weight: 1078 g/mol

Dylight 594 Datasheet

Dylight 594 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 593 nm

λ_em = 618 nm

ε_max = 8.0×10⁴

Laser = 526 nm

Dylight 633

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Less pH-sensitive
Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility
Stringently QC tested
Molecular weight: 1066 g/mol

Dylight 633 Datasheet

Dylight 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 638 nm

λ_em = 658 nm

ε_max = 1.7×10⁵

Laser = 633 nm

PerCP

Overview:

Peridinin-Chlorophyll-Protein Complex
Small phycobiliprotein
Isolated from red algae
Large stokes shift (195 nm)
Molecular Weight: 35 kDa

PerCP Datasheet

PerCP Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 482 nm

λ_em = 677 nm

ε_max = 1.96 x 10⁶

Laser = 488 nm

PE/ATTO 594

PE/ATTO 594 is a tandem conjugate, where PE is excited at 535 nm and transfers energy to ATTO 594 via FRET (fluorescence resonance energy transfer), which emits at 627 nm.

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Very hydrophilic
Excellent solubility in water
Very little aggregation

PE/ATTO 594 Datasheet

PE-ATTO 594 Fluorophore Conjugate Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 535 nm

λ_em = 627 nm

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

FITC (Fluorescein)

Overview:

Excellent fluorescence quantum yield
High rate of photobleaching
Good solubility in water
Broad emission spectrum
pH dependent spectra
Molecular formula: C₂₀H₁₂O₅
Molar mass: 332.3 g/mol

FITC-Fluorescent-conjugate

FITC Fluorescein Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 494 nm

λ_em = 520 nm

ε_max = 7.3×10⁴

Φ_f = 0.92

τ_fl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 67.2

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

ATTO 700

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
Excellent thermal and photostability
Quenched by electron donors
Very hydrophilic
Good solubility in polar solvents
Zwitterionic dye
Molar Mass: 575 g/mol

ATTO 700 Datasheet

ATTO 700 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 700 nm

λ_em = 719 nm

ε_max = 1.25×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.25

τ_fl = 1.6 ns

Brightness = 31.3

Laser = 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

ATTO 680

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
Excellent thermal and photostability
Quenched by electron donors
Very hydrophilic
Good solubility in polar solvents
Zwitterionic dye
Molar Mass: 631 g/mol

ATTO 680 Datasheet

ATTO 680 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 680 nm

λ_em = 700 nm

ε_max = 1.25×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.30

τ_fl = 1.7 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 676 nm

Filter set = Cy®5.5

ATTO 655

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High thermal and photostability
Excellent ozone resistance
Quenched by electron donors
Very hydrophilic
Good solubility in polar solvents
Zwitterionic dye
Molar Mass: 634 g/mol

ATTO 655 Datasheet

ATTO 655 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 663 nm

λ_em = 684 nm

ε_max = 1.25×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.30

τ_fl = 1.8 ns

Brightness = 37.5

Laser = 633 – 647 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

ATTO 633

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High thermal and photostability
Moderately hydrophilic
Good solubility in polar solvents
Stable at pH 4 – 11
Cationic dye, perchlorate salt
Molar Mass: 652.2 g/mol

ATTO 633 Datasheet

ATTO 633 Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 629 nm

λ_em = 657 nm

ε_max = 1.3×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.64

τ_fl = 3.2 ns

Brightness = 83.2

Laser = 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

ATTO 594

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Very hydrophilic
Excellent solubility in water
Very little aggregation
New dye with net charge of -1
Molar Mass: 1137 g/mol

ATTO 594 Datasheet

ATTO 594 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 601 nm

λ_em = 627 nm

ε_max = 1.2×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.85

τ_fl = 3.5 ns

Brightness = 102

Laser = 594 nm

Filter set = Texas Red®

ATTO 565

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High thermal and photostability
Good solubility in polar solvents
Excellent solubility in water
Very little aggregation
Rhodamine dye derivative
Molar Mass: 611 g/mol

ATTO 565 Datasheet

ATTO 565 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 563 nm

λ_em = 592 nm

ε_max = 1.2×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.9

τ_fl = 3.4 n

Brightness = 10

Laser = 532 nm

Filter set = TRITC

ATTO 488

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
High photostability
Very hydrophilic
Excellent solubility in water
Very little aggregation
New dye with net charge of -1
Molar Mass: 804 g/mol

ATTO 488 Datasheet

ATTO 488 Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 501 nm

λ_em = 523 nm

ε_max = 9.0×10⁴

Φ_f = 0.80

τ_fl = 4.1 ns

Brightness = 72

Laser = 488 nm

Filter set = FITC

ATTO 390

Overview:

High fluorescence yield
Large Stokes-shift (89 nm)
Good photostability
Moderately hydrophilic
Good solubility in polar solvents
Coumarin derivate, uncharged
Low molar mass: 343.42 g/mol

ATTO 390 Datasheet

ATTO 390 Fluorescent Dye Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 390 nm

λ_em = 479 nm

ε_max = 2.4×10⁴

Φ_f = 0.90

τ_fl = 5.0 ns

Brightness = 21.6

Laser = 365 or 405 nm

APC (Allophycocyanin)

Overview:

High quantum yield
Large phycobiliprotein
6 chromophores per molecule
Isolated from red algae
Molecular Weight: 105 kDa

APC Datasheet

APC Fluorophore Absorption and Emission Spectrum

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 650 nm

λ_em = 660 nm

ε_max = 7.0×10⁵

Φ_f = 0.68

Brightness = 476

Laser = 594 or 633 nm

Filter set = Cy®5

Streptavidin

Properties:

Homo-tetrameric protein purified from Streptomyces avidinii which binds four biotin molecules with extremely high affinity
Molecular weight: 53 kDa
Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S
Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Streptavidin Datasheet

Biotin

Properties:

Binds tetrameric avidin proteins including Streptavidin and neuravidin with very high affinity
Molar mass: 244.31 g/mol
Formula: C₁₀H₁₆N₂O₃S
Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

Biotin Datasheet

HRP (Horseradish peroxidase)

Properties:

Enzymatic activity is used to amplify weak signals and increase visibility of a target
Readily combines with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) to form HRP-H₂O₂ complex which can oxidize various hydrogen donors
Catalyzes the conversion of:
- Chromogenic substrates (e.g. TMB, DAB, ABTS) into coloured products
- Chemiluminescent substrates (e.g. luminol and isoluminol) into light emitting products via enhanced chemiluminescence (ECL)
- Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. tyramine, homovanillic acid, and 4-hydroxyphenyl acetic acid) into fluorescent products
High turnover rate enables rapid generation of a strong signal
44 kDa glycoprotein
Extinction coefficient: 100 (403 nm)
Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

HRP Datasheet

AP (Alkaline Phosphatase)

Properties:

Broad enzymatic activity for phosphate esters of alcohols, amines, pyrophosphate, and phenols
Commonly used to dephosphorylate the 5’-termini of DNA and RNA to prevent self-ligation
Catalyzes the conversion of:
- Chromogenic substrates (e.g. pNPP, naphthol AS-TR phosphate, BCIP) into coloured products
- Fluorogenic substrates (e.g. 4-methylumbelliferyl phosphate) into fluorescent products
Molecular weight: 140 kDa
Applications: Western blot, immunohistochemistry, and ELISA

AP Datasheet

R-PE (R-Phycoerythrin)

Overview:

Broad excitation spectrum
High quantum yield
Photostable
Member of the phycobiliprotein family
Isolated from red algae
Excellent solubility in water
Molecular Weight: 250 kDa

R-PE Datasheet

R-PE Fluorophore Excitation and Emission Spectra

Optical Properties:

λ_ex = 565 nm

λ_em = 575 nm

ε_max = 2.0×10⁶

Φ_f = 0.84

Brightness = 1.68 x 10³

Laser = 488 to 561 nm

Filter set = TRITC

Nature Recombinant

Species Human

Expression System E. coli

Amino Acid Sequence MDVFMKGLSK AKEGVVAAAE KTKQGVAEAA GKTKEGVLYV GSKTKEGVVH GVATVAEKTK EQVTNVGGAV VTGVTAVAQK TVEGAGSIAA ATGFVKKDQL GKNEEGAPQE GILEDMPVDP DNEAYEMPSE EGYQDYEPEA

Purity >95%

Other Resources

Protein Length Full Length

Protein Size ~14.46 kDa

Biological Activity Thioflavin T curve shows less β-sheet aggregation when Type 2 monomers (SPR-316) are seeded with PFFs compared to Type 1 monomers (SPR-321) seeded with PFFs.

Field of Use Not for use in humans. Not for use in diagnostics or therapeutics. For in vitro research use only.

Properties

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 Alpha Synuclein Protein (StressMarq Biosciences, Canada, Cat # SPR-316)
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-317

Biological Description

Alternative Names	Alpha synuclein monomer, Alpha-synuclein monomer, Alpha synuclein protein monomer, Alpha synuclein monomer, Alpha-synuclein protein, Non-A beta component of AD amyloid protein, Non-A4 component of amyloid precursor protein, NACP protein, SNCA protein, NACP protein, PARK1 protein, Alpha synuclein monomers, SYN protein, Parkinson disease familial 1 Protein
Research Areas	Alzheimer's Disease, Neurodegeneration, Neuroscience, Parkinson's Disease, Synuclein, Tangles & Tau, Multiple System Atrophy
Cellular Localization	Cytoplasm, Membrane, Nucleus
Accession Number	NP_000336.1
Gene ID	6622
Swiss Prot	P37840
Scientific Background	Alpha-Synuclein (SNCA) is expressed predominantly in the brain, where it is concentrated in presynaptic nerve terminals (1). Alpha-synuclein is highly expressed in the mitochondria of the olfactory bulb, hippocampus, striatum and thalamus (2). Functionally, it has been shown to significantly interact with tubulin (3), and may serve as a potential microtubule-associated protein. It has also been found to be essential for normal development of the cognitive functions; inactivation may lead to impaired spatial learning and working memory (4). SNCA fibrillar aggregates represent the major non A-beta component of Alzheimers disease amyloid plaque, and a major component of Lewy body inclusions, and Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive accumulation in selected neurons of protein inclusions containing alpha-synuclein and ubiquitin (5, 6).
References	1. “Genetics Home Reference: SNCA”. US National Library of Medicine. (2013). 2. Zhang L., et al. (2008) Brain Res. 1244: 40-52. 3. Alim M.A., et al. (2002) J Biol Chem. 277(3): 2112-2117. 4. Kokhan V.S., Afanasyeva M.A., Van'kin G. (2012) Behav. Brain. Res. 231(1): 226-230. 5. Spillantini M.G., et al. (1997) Nature. 388(6645): 839-840. 6. Mezey E., et al. (1998) Nat Med. 4(7): 755-757.

Product Images

<p>SDS-PAGE of ~14 kDa Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (SPR-316). Lane 1: Molecular Weight Ladder (MW). Lane 2: BSA (2.5 µg). Lane 3: BSA (5 µg). Lane 4: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (2.5 µg) (SPR-316). Lane 5: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (5 µg) (SPR-316).</p>

SDS-PAGE of ~14 kDa Human Recombinant Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (SPR-316). Lane 1: Molecular Weight Ladder (MW). Lane 2: BSA (2.5 µg). Lane 3: BSA (5 µg). Lane 4: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (2.5 µg) (SPR-316). Lane 5: Alpha Synuclein Protein Monomer (5 µg) (SPR-316).

<p>Thioflavin T is a fluorescent dye that binds to beta sheet-rich structures, such as those in alpha synuclein 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 alpha synuclein protein aggregation) over time when 10 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein Pre-formed fibrils (SPR-322) is combined with 100 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein monomer (SPR-321), compared to 10 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein Pre-formed fibrils (SPR-322) combined with 100 µM Type 2 alpha synuclein monomer (SPR-316). Type 2 fibrils (SPR-317) do not seed type 2 monomers (SPR-316) (data not shown). Thioflavin T ex = 450 nm, em = 485 nm. Note: We use molecular weight of 14.46 kDa for both alpha synuclein monomer and fibril in calculations. We load 100µL/well for Thioflavin T assay so 100 µM is 144.6µg/well and 10 µM is 14.46 µg/well.</p>

Thioflavin T is a fluorescent dye that binds to beta sheet-rich structures, such as those in alpha synuclein 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 alpha synuclein protein aggregation) over time when 10 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein Pre-formed fibrils (SPR-322) is combined with 100 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein monomer (SPR-321), compared to 10 µM of Type 1 alpha synuclein Pre-formed fibrils (SPR-322) combined with 100 µM Type 2 alpha synuclein monomer (SPR-316). Type 2 fibrils (SPR-317) do not seed type 2 monomers (SPR-316) (data not shown). Thioflavin T ex = 450 nm, em = 485 nm. Note: We use molecular weight of 14.46 kDa for both alpha synuclein monomer and fibril in calculations. We load 100µL/well for Thioflavin T assay so 100 µM is 144.6µg/well and 10 µM is 14.46 µg/well.

<p>Type 2 monomers (SPR-316) are currently undergoing testing in a Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay. At 10 μg/well there was discrimination between positive and negative CSF samples, and the unseeded reaction occurred later than either the LB BH or the positive CSF sample. This suggests Type 2 monomers could potentially be used as a substrate for alpha synuclein RT-QuIC. Further testing/optimization is underway. LB BH: 10% Lewy body disease; CSF +: CSF from patient with neuropathologically confirmed alpha-synucleinopathy; CSF -: CSF from patient with no evidence of alpha-synuclein deposition at postmortem. Image source: Alison Green, Graham Fairfoul</p>

Type 2 monomers (SPR-316) are currently undergoing testing in a Real-Time Quaking-Induced Conversion (RT-QuIC) assay. At 10 μg/well there was discrimination between positive and negative CSF samples, and the unseeded reaction occurred later than either the LB BH or the positive CSF sample. This suggests Type 2 monomers could potentially be used as a substrate for alpha synuclein RT-QuIC. Further testing/optimization is underway. LB BH: 10% Lewy body disease; CSF +: CSF from patient with neuropathologically confirmed alpha-synucleinopathy; CSF -: CSF from patient with no evidence of alpha-synuclein deposition at postmortem. Image source: Alison Green, Graham Fairfoul

<p>Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a soluble enzyme present in the cytosol that is released upon cell death. Toxicity was assessed with an LDH assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation. For statistical analysis One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-hoc test (vs VC) was used. *** p<0.001. Treatment with alpha synuclein monomers did not significantly impact LDH release. Data courtesy of QPS.
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Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) is a soluble enzyme present in the cytosol that is released upon cell death. Toxicity was assessed with an LDH assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation. For statistical analysis One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-hoc test (vs VC) was used. *** p<0.001. Treatment with alpha synuclein monomers did not significantly impact LDH release. Data courtesy of QPS.

<p>Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity reduces yellow MTT to dark blue formazan crystals, a reaction catalyzed in living cells. Cell viability was assessed with an MTT assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation. For statistical analysis One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-hoc test (vs VC) was used. ** p<0.01, *** p<0.001. Treatment with alpha synuclein monomers did not significantly impact cell viability. Data courtesy of QPS.
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Evaluation of a-syn toxicity on primary mouse cortical neurons. Mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity reduces yellow MTT to dark blue formazan crystals, a reaction catalyzed in living cells. Cell viability was assessed with an MTT assay and displayed as % of vehicle control (VC). Data are presented as bar graphs and standard deviation. For statistical analysis One-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni post-hoc test (vs VC) was used. ** p<0.01, *** p<0.001. Treatment with alpha synuclein monomers did not significantly impact cell viability. Data courtesy of QPS.

<p>Αlpha Synuclein Oligomers Have Distinct Secondary Structure Differences Compared to Fibrils. UV-CD data suggests that StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Oligomers have distinct secondary structure differences compared to our monomers and fibrils. More specifically, StressMarq’s Kinetically Stable Alpha Synuclein Oligomers (SPR-484) show a significantly higher alpha helix content and lower beta sheet/turn content than our Alpha Synuclein Pre-formed Fibrils (Type 1) (SPR-322). StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Monomers (SPR-316) show a strong negative signal at 200 nm indicative of a disordered protein state (low secondary structure content).</p>

Αlpha Synuclein Oligomers Have Distinct Secondary Structure Differences Compared to Fibrils. UV-CD data suggests that StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Oligomers have distinct secondary structure differences compared to our monomers and fibrils. More specifically, StressMarq’s Kinetically Stable Alpha Synuclein Oligomers (SPR-484) show a significantly higher alpha helix content and lower beta sheet/turn content than our Alpha Synuclein Pre-formed Fibrils (Type 1) (SPR-322). StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Monomers (SPR-316) show a strong negative signal at 200 nm indicative of a disordered protein state (low secondary structure content).

<p>UV-CD data suggests StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Pre-formed Fibrils (PFF), Type 1 (cat#SPR-322) and Type 2 (cat#SPR-317) both have a high beta sheet/turn content, yet do have small secondary structure differences. StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Monomers (cat#SPR-316) show a strong negative signal at 200 nm indicative of a disordered protein state (low secondary structure content). For this experiment, pre-formed fibrils (PFF) were subjected to 10 cycles of sonication prior to UV-CD to ensure solubility prior to measurement.</p>

UV-CD data suggests StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Pre-formed Fibrils (PFF), Type 1 (cat#SPR-322) and Type 2 (cat#SPR-317) both have a high beta sheet/turn content, yet do have small secondary structure differences. StressMarq’s Alpha Synuclein Monomers (cat#SPR-316) show a strong negative signal at 200 nm indicative of a disordered protein state (low secondary structure content). For this experiment, pre-formed fibrils (PFF) were subjected to 10 cycles of sonication prior to UV-CD to ensure solubility prior to measurement.

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