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< 1.0 EU per 1 microgram of protein (determined by LAL method)
Purity
> 95% by SDS - PAGE
Storage
Can be stored at +4centigrade short term (1-2 weeks). For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20Centigrade or -70Centigrade. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.
Concentration
0.5mg/ml (determined by Absorbance at 280nm)
Warning
For research use only!
Background
This gene encodes the class A macrophage scavenger receptors, which include three different types (1, 2, 3) generated by alternative splicing of this gene. These receptors or isoforms are macrophage-specific trimeric integral membrane glycoproteins and have been implicated in many macrophage-associated physiological and pathological processes including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and host defense. The isoforms type 1 and type 2 are functional receptors and are able to mediate the endocytosis of modified low density lipoproteins (LDLs). The isoform type 3 does not internalize modified LDL (acetyl-LDL) despite having the domain shown to mediate this function in the types 1 and 2 isoforms. It has an altered intracellular processing and is trapped within the endoplasmic reticulum, making it unable to perform endocytosis. The isoform type 3 can inhibit the function of isoforms type 1 and type 2 when co-expressed, indicating a dominant negative effect and suggesting a mechanism for regulation of scavenger receptor activity in macrophages.
References
Dansako H., et al. (2013) PLoS Pathog. 9:E1003345. Shigeoka M., et al. (2013) Cancer Sci. 104:1112-1119.
Tag
His tag
Species
Human
Source
Insect cells
BACKGROUND
Background
This gene encodes the class A macrophage scavenger receptors, which include three different types (1, 2, 3) generated by alternative splicing of this gene. These receptors or isoforms are macrophage-specific trimeric integral membrane glycoproteins and have been implicated in many macrophage-associated physiological and pathological processes including atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and host defense. The isoforms type 1 and type 2 are functional receptors and are able to mediate the endocytosis of modified low density lipoproteins (LDLs). The isoform type 3 does not internalize modified LDL (acetyl-LDL) despite having the domain shown to mediate this function in the types 1 and 2 isoforms. It has an altered intracellular processing and is trapped within the endoplasmic reticulum, making it unable to perform endocytosis. The isoform type 3 can inhibit the function of isoforms type 1 and type 2 when co-expressed, indicating a dominant negative effect and suggesting a mechanism for regulation of scavenger receptor activity in macrophages.
References
Dansako H., et al. (2013) PLoS Pathog. 9:E1003345. Shigeoka M., et al. (2013) Cancer Sci. 104:1112-1119.
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