Recombinant Human Neuregulin-1/NRG1-β1 Protein (EGF Domain, Fc Tag)

Neuregulin 1 or NRG1 is one of four proteins in the neuregulin family that act on the EGFR family of receptors. This growth factor was originally identified as a 44-kD glycoprotein that interacts with the NEU / ERBB2 receptor tyrosine kinase to increase its phosphorylation on tyrosine residues. NRG1 is a trophic factor that has been implicated in neural development; neurotransmission; and synaptic plasticity. NRG1 has multiple isoforms that are generated by usage of different promoters and alternative splicing of a single gene. Neuregulin 1 (NRG1) is essential for the development and function of multiple organ systems; and its dysregulation has been linked to diseases such as cancer and schizophrenia. NRG1 is a schizophrenia candidate gene and plays an important role in brain development and neural function. Schizophrenia is a complex disorder; with etiology likely due to epistasis.

1. Immobilized Rhesus ErbB3 at 2 μg/mL (100 μl/well) can bind human NRG1 (isoform Beta1), The EC50 of human NRG1 (isoform Beta1) is 0.58 μg/mL. 2. Immobilized human ErbB3 at 2 μg/mL (100 μl/well) can bind human NRG1 (isoform Beta1), The EC50 of human NRG1 (isoform Beta1) is 0.43 μg/mL.

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.