EphB2 Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

Product Specifications

Background

Ephrin type-B receptor 2, also known as EphB2, belongs to the ephrin receptor subfamily of the protein-tyrosine kinase family which 16 known receptors (14 found in mammals) are involved: EPHA1, EPHA2, EPHA3, EPHA4, EPHA5, EPHA6, EPHA7, EPHA8, EPHA9, EPHA10, EPHB1, EPHB2, EPHB3, EPHB4, EPHB5, EPHB6. EphB2 receptor tyrosine kinase phosphorylates syndecan-2 and that this phosphorylation event is crucial for syndecan-2 clustering and spine formation. The Eph family of receptor tyrosine kinases (comprising EphA and EphB receptors) has been implicated in synapse formation and the regulation of synaptic function and plasticity6. Ephrin receptors are components of cell signalling pathways involved in animal growth and development, forming the largest sub-family of receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) . Ligand-mediated activation of Ephs induces various important downstream effects and Eph receptors have been studied for their potential roles in the development of cancer. EphB receptor tyrosine kinases are enriched at synapses, suggesting that these receptors play a role in synapse formation or function. We find that EphrinB binding to EphB induces a direct interaction of EphB with NMDA-type glutamate receptors. This interaction occurs at the cell surface and is mediated by the extracellular regions of the two receptors, but does not require the kinase activity of EphB.

Overview

A DNA sequence encoding the extracellular domain (Met 1-Leu 543) of human EphB2 (NP_059145.2) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.

Synonyms

CAPB Protein, Human; DRT Protein, Human; EK5 Protein, Human; EPHT3 Protein, Human; ERK Protein, Human; Hek5 Protein, Human; PCBC Protein, Human; Tyro5 Protein, Human

Gene Name

EPH receptor B2

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Endotoxin

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

Purity

> 98 % as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Activity

Measured by its ability to bind recombinant human EphrinB2 / Fc chimera in a functional ELISA.

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.

Function

Kinase proteins, Growth Factor proteins, Receptor Proteins, Enzyme Proteins, Cytokine Proteins

Molecular Weight

The recombinant human EphB2 consists of 536 amino acids and has a calculated molecular mass of 59.7 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, the apparent molecular mass of rhEphB2 is approximately 70-75 kDa due to glycosylation.

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.