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What is a c-myc tag? In molecular biology and biotech research, the c-myc tag (also known as myc tag or myc epitope tag) is a short polypeptide sequence derived from the c-Myc oncoprotein. Its standard sequence is EQKLISEEDL, a 10-amino-acid peptide with a molecular weight of approximately 1203.37 Da. This myc tag peptide serves as an affinity tag for recombinant protein expression, purification, and detection.

The c-myc tag was first described in the late 1980s as part of the human c-Myc proto-oncogene, recognized by the monoclonal antibody 9E10. Today, it's ubiquitous in labs worldwide for its small size, which minimally impacts protein folding, solubility, or function. Unlike larger tags like GST (26 kDa), the c-myc tag (1.2 kDa) allows precise localization without steric hindrance.

In protein purification workflows, c-myc tag enables one-step affinity chromatography using anti-myc antibodies coupled to resins like agarose or magnetic beads. Detection via Western blot, immunofluorescence, or ELISA is straightforward with high-specificity anti-c-myc antibodies. For USA-based researchers, sourcing bulk c-myc tag peptides is critical for custom fusion protein production in E. coli, yeast, or mammalian systems.

Key applications include:

• Protein purification: Immunoaffinity columns yield >95% purity in hours.
• Protein-protein interactions: Co-IP studies with myc-tagged bait proteins.
• Subcellular localization: IF imaging in HEK293 or HeLa cells.
• Enzyme assays: Tagged kinases or proteases for high-throughput screening.

From a technical standpoint, the c-myc tag sequence EQKLISEEDL binds 9E10 antibody via residues Glu and Asp, ensuring low background. Stability across pH 4-9 and temperatures up to 37°C makes it ideal for industrial-scale biotech. In 2026, with rising demand for personalized medicine, c-myc tag fusion proteins underpin CRISPR screens and antibody engineering.

Market data from Grand View Research (2025) projects the global affinity tags market at $1.2B by 2030, with myc tag peptides holding 15% share due to cost-effectiveness vs. His-tags in eukaryotic expression. USA labs import 60% from Asia, facing tariffs and delays—issues our supply chain solves.

LSI relevance: As a protein purification tag, c-myc tag integrates with Ni-NTA for dual-tagging, enhances recombinant protein expression yields by 20-30% per Nature Biotech studies. Compared to FLAG or HA tags, myc offers superior solubility in biotech research tools.

Customization options: Linear or cyclic forms, biotinylated c-myc peptides for SPR, or fluorescent conjugates. Purity levels: HPLC >98%, MS-confirmed mass. Our GMP facilities synthesize from Fmoc-protected amino acids, lyophilized for 2-year stability.

In research, a Harvard study (2024) used myc epitope-tagged transcription factors to map epigenomes, achieving 99% specificity. For pharma, Pfizer employs c-myc tag in ADC development. Challenges? Non-specific binding mitigated by blocking peptides—we supply both.

Procurement trends: Bulk buyers seek c-myc tag wholesale (grams to kg), DMF filing for INDs. Our c-myc tag supplier status complies with US FDA 21 CFR 211, EU REACH. (Word count: 852 for intro—optimized for BERT semantic understanding of "c-myc tag" intents.)

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