GRIK2 Protein, Human, Recombinant (hFc Tag)

GRIK2 (Glutamate Ionotropic Receptor Kainate Type Subunit 2, also known as GluR6) is a Protein Coding gene. The GRIK2 (one of the kainate receptors) gene resides in a genetic linkage region (6q21) associated with bipolar disorder (BPD) . The gene coding for GRIK2 has been suggested as a candidate gene for autism based on its localization in the autism-specific region on chromosome 6q21 and the involvement of receptor protein in cognitive functions like learning and memory. GRIK2 belongs to the glutamate-gated ion channel (TC 1.A.10.1) family. GRIK2 has a role in the maintenance of urothelial CSCs/CICs and that GRIK2 and ALDH1 can be prognosis prediction markers for urinary tract carcinomas.

At Leading Biology, the biological activity of a recombinant protein is routinely measured using a bioassay, e.g. chemotaxis or cell proliferation assay, enzyme assay, or a functional ELISA. When a recombinant protein is an enzyme, specific activity is derived from an enzymatic assay. Each enzyme is tested for potency by cleavage of a substrate. We are in the process of updating the biological activity data. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team.

Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.

In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid. They are shipped out with blue ice unless customers require otherwise. Stable for 1 year at -20°C or below from date of shipment. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and opening the cap. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.