Description
Tau 2N4R (1–441), V337M is a 441-amino-acid protein corresponding to the complete human tau 2N4R isoform. All residue numbers refer to the 441-residue 2N4R isoform, UniProt P10636-8. The designation 2N4R identifies two N-terminal inserts and four microtubule-binding repeats in the parent protein. Sequence reference: UniProt P10636-8.
Research context
The complete chain includes the N-terminal region, the proline-rich region, all four repeat regions, and the C-terminal extension. This full-sequence context allows comparisons with isolated repeat segments and terminal fragments. The sequence includes PHF6* (VQIINK, residues 275–280) and PHF6 (VQIVYK, residues 306–311), motifs examined in research on tau amyloid assembly. The V337M substitution replaces valine with methionine at 2N4R position 337, providing a defined variant for comparison with the unmodified 2N4R sequence.
Tau is a microtubule-associated protein encoded by MAPT. The parent protein contributes to microtubule assembly and stability, while tau self-association and amyloid formation are studied in Alzheimer’s disease and other tauopathies. Sequence-defined proteins and fragments help distinguish the roles of individual regions from the behavior of the complete isoform. Research reference.
Research applications
- Comparing defined tau 2N4R sequences, fragments, and substitution variants.
- Mapping regional contributions to tau conformation and molecular association.
- Sequence-focused investigation of tau assembly in in vitro research systems.
Molecular identity
- Catalog ID: PL-TAU-005
- Product type: Protein
- Reference species: Human (Homo sapiens)
- Sequence length: 441 amino acids
- Reference region: Human tau 2N4R 1–441, V337M
- Calculated average molecular mass: 45,881.97 Da for the free-acid reference chain with the stated substitution
- Sequence modification: V337M substitution
Reference sequence
MAEPRQEFEVMEDHAGTYGLGDRKDQGGYTMHQDQEGDTDAGLKESPLQTPTEDGSEEPGSETSDAKSTPTAEDVTAPLVDEGAPGKQAAAQPHTEIPEGTTAEEAGIGDTPSLEDEAAGHVTQARMVSKSKDGTGSDDKKAKGADGKTKIATPRGAAPPGQKGQANATRIPAKTPPAPKTPPSSGEPPKSGDRSGYSSPGSPGTPGSRSRTPSLPTPPTREPKKVAVVRTPPKSPSSAKSRLQTAPVPMPDLKNVKSKIGSTENLKHQPGGGKVQIINKKLDLSNVQSKCGSKDNIKHVPGGGSVQIVYKPVDLSKVTSKCGSLGNIHHKPGGGQMEVKSEKLDFKDRVQSKIGSLDNITHVPGGGNKKIETHKLTFRENAKAKTDHGAEIVYKSPVVSGDTSPRHLSNVSSTGSIDMVDSPQLATLADEVSASLAKQGL
For in vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or animal administration.
