Active Native Mouse Thrombin

• Cat.No.: Thrombin-61M
• Product Overview: Human, bovine and mouse thrombin are prepared from purified prothrombin using a modification of the Lundblad procedure as described by Nesheim et al.

Specification

• Description: Alpha-thrombin is a highly specific serine protease generated by proteolytic activation of the zymogen prothrombin. During coagulation, thrombin cleaves fibrinogen to form fibrin, leading to the ultimate step in coagulation, the formation of a fibrin clot. Thrombin is also responsible for feedback activation of the procofactors factor V and factor VIII. Thrombin has also been reported to activate factor XIII and platelets, and also functions as a vasoconstrictor protein. The procoagulant activity of thrombin is arrested in two ways: 1) inhibition by either heparin cofactor II or the antithrombin III/heparin complex; or 2) complex formation with thrombomodulin. Formation of the thrombin/thrombomodulin complex results in the inability of thrombin to cleave fibrinogen and activate factors V and VIII, but increases the efficiency of thrombin for activation of the anticoagulant, protein C. Thrombin is a two chain enzyme composed of an NH2-terminal "A" chain (Mr=6,000) and a COOH-terminal "B" chain (Mr=31,000) which remain covalently associated through a single disulfide bond. Human thrombin is 13 amino acids shorter than the bovine thrombin due to a thrombin cleavage site on the human protein that is not present in the bovine protein. Thrombin is also utilized for site specific cleavage of fusion proteins expressed in bacteria. A thrombin sensitive site is incorporated between the recombinant protein of interest and peptides or proteins which facilitate purification and/or expression. The target protein is released from the expressed hybrid by cleavage with thrombin. Thrombin can then be easily removed by affinity chromatography.
• Species: Mouse
• Form: 50% glycerol/water (v/v)
• Bio-activity: approximately 3800 NIH units/mg
• Molecular Mass: 36,702
• Purity: >95% by SDS-PAGENOT tissue/cell culture grade. Not tested for endotoxin.
• Tag: Non

Gene Information

• Gene Name: F2?coagulation factor II [?Mus musculus?(house mouse) ]
• Official Symbol: F2
• Synonyms: Cf2; FII; Cf-2; thrombin; F2
• Gene ID: 14061
• mRNA Refseq: NM_010168
• Protein Refseq: NP_034298
• UniProt ID: P19221
• Chromosome Location: 2 E1; 2 50.63 cM
• Pathway: Blood Clotting Cascade, organism-specific biosystem; Cell surface interactions at the vascular wall, organism-specific biosystem
• Function: calcium ion binding; catalytic activity

Reviews

01/01/2022

Quality control is evident. This product ensures accuracy in our studies.

01/27/2019

Our lab swears by this protein. Fast shipping is a definite bonus.

12/18/2018

Consistently reliable. The shipping speed is appreciated in our fast-paced lab.

Q&As

Can you discuss the role of the F2 gene in the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, and how disruptions in this process may lead to coagulation disorders?

The F2 gene plays a crucial role in the synthesis of vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, including prothrombin. Disruptions in this process, often due to genetic or nutritional factors, can contribute to coagulation disorders, impacting hemostasis and blood clotting.

How is the F2 gene regulated at the transcriptional level, and what factors influence prothrombin synthesis in hepatocytes?

Transcriptional regulation of the F2 gene involves factors like vitamin K-dependent gamma-carboxylation. Hepatocytes synthesize prothrombin under the influence of vitamin K and other coagulation factors.

The F2 gene encodes prothrombin, a crucial factor in blood coagulation. Prothrombin is converted to thrombin, a key enzyme in the clotting cascade, facilitating fibrin formation.

The F2 gene encodes prothrombin, a crucial factor in blood coagulation. Prothrombin is converted to thrombin, a key enzyme in the clotting cascade, facilitating fibrin formation.

What are the implications of genetic variations in the F2 gene, particularly polymorphisms, on prothrombin function and susceptibility to thrombotic or bleeding disorders?

Genetic variations in F2, including polymorphisms, can influence prothrombin function. Certain variants may predispose individuals to thrombotic or bleeding disorders.

How does genetic variation in the F2 gene impact prothrombin levels, and what are the consequences for an individual's risk of thrombotic events?

Genetic variations in the F2 gene can influence prothrombin levels, affecting an individual's propensity for thrombotic events. Certain variants may predispose individuals to a higher or lower risk of abnormal blood clot formation.