RHEB Protein (GST Tag) (recombinant human)

Protein Construction: Recombinant Human RHEB is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Met1-Met184 is expressed with a GST tag at the N-terminus. Sequence: Met1-Met184. Fusion tag: N-GST Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method. Apparent Molecular Mass: 45 kDa. Protein function: GTP-Binding Protein Rheb (RHEB) is a member of the small GTPase superfamily and encodes a lipid-anchored, cell membrane protein with five repeats of the RAS-related GTP-binding region. Highest levels of RHEB can be found in the skeletal and cardiac muscle, and it is vital in the regulation of growth and cell cycle progression due to its role in the Insulin/TOR/S6K signaling pathway. RHEB stimulates the phosphorylation of S6K1 and EIF4EBP1 through activation of mTORC1 signaling, and it activates the protein kinase activity of mTORC1. RHEB has GTPase activity and shuttles between a GDP-bound form and a GTP-bound form, farnesylation of the protein is required for this activity. Protein function: Activates the protein kinase activity of mTORC1, and thereby plays a role in the regulation of apoptosis. Stimulates the phosphorylation of S6K1 and EIF4EBP1 through activation of mTORC1 signaling. Has low intrinsic GTPase activity. [The UniProt Consortium]