Protein D is a 42 kDa surface-exposed lipoprotein from Haemophilus influenzae that is conserved among H. influenzae strains. It is highly immunogenic and its ability to stimulate T-cell immunity with a low risk of interference from simultaneously administered vaccines makes it a strong carrier protein candidate. The 10-valent pneumonoccal conjugate vaccine PHiD-CV licensed in 2008 (Synflorix, GSK Vaccines) uses protein D in 8 out of 10 pneumonoccal serotypes.

Scarab Genomics’ Protein D is a recombinant form expressed in Clean Genome^® E. coli, our proprietary platform.

SOURCEClean Genome^® E. coli expressed recombinant Protein D

PRODUCT MOLECULAR MASS:42 kiloDaltons

Scarab Genomics’ Protein D is exceptionally pure. Five replicates of Scarab’s Protein D were run on a Bis-Tris 4-12% gradient SDS polyacrylamide gel and stained with GelCode™ Blue, then purity assessed via gel scan. Average purity was 96.5%.

The sequence of Scarab Protein D was confirmed by amino acid sequencing and mass spectrometry (MS).Bioinformatics analysis of MS material revealed no post-translational modifications. Amino acid sequencing identified pure Protein D and found no norleucine incorporation. MS coverage was 92% (blue letters).

Protein D was stable for one month in storage buffer at -20oC (day 0 in each case), 4oC and 23oC. By 30 days, a slight decrease in Protein D band intensity was evident after incubation at 37^oC.

Scarab’s Protein D is conjugation efficient Protein D lot 1 (PDlot1) and PDlot2 were almost as efficient in lysine conjugation as the carrier protein CRM197 and the control, BSA. Using Solulink’s ChromaLink™ Biotin conjugation assay, which uses a NHS ester reaction scheme to conjugate Biotin to primary amines (absorbance at 354 nm), we found at least 5 sites on Scarab’s Protein D that were accessible for conjugation. Far more of the 36 lysines in Protein D are likely accessible for conjugation but excessive attachment of ChromaLink Biotin causes conjugated proteins to be insoluble.

Quality Control

Grade: Protein D is for Research Use Only, Not for use in humans or as a diagnostic agent.

Storage Conditions:

• Protein D is a 0.2 µm-filtered frozen solution of 1 mg/mL Protein D, 150mM NaCl, 25mM triethanolamine, pH 7.4. Store at -70°C upon receipt.
• Repeated freeze-thaw cycles can degrade material. To minimize freeze-thaw cycles, aliquot Protein D to match desired use.
• Handle product gently, DO NOT VORTEX.

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