Human CellExp™ SCARB2 /CD36L2 /LIMP2, human recombinant

Scavenger receptor class B member 2 (SCARB2) is also known as Lysosome membrane protein 2 (LIMP2), 85 kDa lysosomal membrane sialoglycoprotein (LGP85), CD36 antigen-like 2 (CD36L2, LIMP2), which belongs to the CD36 family. SCARB2 acts as a lysosomal receptor for glucosylceramidase (GBA) targeting. It may participate in membrane transportation and the reorganization of endosomal/lysosomal compartment. LIMPII is identified as a receptor for EV71 (human enterovirus species A, Enterovirus 71) and CVA16 (coxsackievirus A16) which are most frequently associated with hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). Expression of human LIMP2 enables normally unsusceptible cell lines to support the viruses’ propagation and develop cytopathic effects. In addition, LIMP2 also has been shown to bind thrombospondin-1, may contribute to the pro-adhesive changes of activated platelets during coagulation, and inflammation. Deficiency of the protein in mice impairs cell membrane transport processes and causes pelvic junction obstruction, deafness, and peripheral neuropathy.