Recombinant Mouse GFRA2/GFRα2/GDNFRB Protein (His Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSM040829

Size / count

100 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

GFRA2 is a member of the GDNF receptor family. It is a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) -linked cell surface receptor for both GDNF and NTN, and mediates activation of the RET tyrosine kinase receptor. GFRA2 is a potent survival factor for central and peripheral neurons, and is essential for the development of kidneys and the enteric nervous system. Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) and neurturin (NTN) are its binding ligand which are two structurally related, potent neurotrophic factors that play key roles in the control of neuron survival and differentiation. GDNF promotes the formation of a physical complex between GFRA/GDNFRa and the orphan tyrosin kinase receptor Ret, thereby inducing its tyrosine phosphorylation. The RET is a receptor tyrosine kinase representing the signal-transducing molecule of a multisubunit surface receptor complex for the GDNF, in which GFRA/GDNFRa acts as the ligand-binding component. Experiments have improved that GFRA2 genetic variants and age may play a role in Tardive dyskinesia (TD) susceptibility, but further work is required to confirm these findings.

Synonyms

GFR alpha 2; GFR alpha-2; Gfra2

UniProt

O08842

Accession Number

NP_032141.2

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met 1-Ser 441

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 85 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Not validated for activity

Reconstitution

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Calculated Molecular Weight

48.5 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

75 kDa

Species

Mouse