GRIK2 Protein, Human, Recombinant (hFc Tag)

Product Specifications

Background

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.

Overview

A DNA sequence encoding the human GRIK2 (NP_001159719.1) (Met1-Pro561) was expressed with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the C-terminus.

Synonyms

EAA4 Protein, Human; GLR6 Protein, Human; GluK2 Protein, Human; GLUK6 Protein, Human; GLUR6 Protein, Human; MRT6 Protein, Human

Gene Name

Glutamate receptor, ionotropic, kainate 2

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-hFc

Endotoxin

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

Purity

> 90 % as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Activity

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.

Form

Lyophilized

Buffer

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.

Molecular Weight

The recombinant human GRIK2 consists 768 amino acids and predicts a molecular mass of 86.5 kDa.

Storage Conditions

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.