StorageThe shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself.
Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20˚C/-80˚C. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20˚C/-80˚C.
Application Details
Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
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Background
Potently contracts gastrointestinal (GI) smooth muscle. The receptor for this toxin is present both in the CNS and in the smooth muscle and may be a potassium channel.
Regerences
"MIT1, a black mamba toxin with a new and highly potent activity on intestinal contraction."Schweitz H., Pascaud P., Diochot S., Moinier D., Lazdunski M.FEBS Lett. 461:183-188(1999)