How do you typically detect expression of a recombinant fusion protein?
Western blot analysis is typically used to detect the expressed protein. We sell several antibodies against various epitopes, such as Xpress, HisG, V5, or C-terminal 6xHis. Additionally, His-tagged proteins can be purified using our ProBond Purification System via affinity purification.
What expression levels can be expected with the pTrcHis/CAT construct?
In one experiment, 35 µg CAT/mg total protein or 68.2 mg CAT/liter of culture was obtained. 50 ml of cell extract was loaded onto a ProBond column and 2 mg of CAT was recovered. The eluted protein appeared reasonably pure on a gel.
I purified my protein from a ProBond column using denaturing conditions. After elution, I tried digesting off my N- terminal tag with EKMax Enterokinase, but see no EK cleavage. What can you suggest I try?
The enzyme could be denatured. Try buffer exchange or dialysis before digestion with EKMax Enterokinase.