Ephrin A3 Protein, Human, Recombinant (hFc Tag)

Ephrin-A3 also known as EPH-related receptor tyrosine kinase ligand 3 or EFNA3, is a member of the ephrin family. The Eph family receptor interacting proteins (ephrins) are a family of proteins that serve as the ligands of the Eph receptor, which compose the largest known subfamily of receptor protein-tyrosine kinases (RTKs) . Ephrin-A3 and their Eph family of receptor tyrosine kinases are expressed by cells of the SVZ. Ephrin subclasses are further distinguished by their mode of attachment to the plasma membrane: Ephrin-A3 ligands bind EphA receptors and are anchored to the plasma membrane via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) linkage, whereas ephrin-B ligands bind EphB receptors and are anchored via a transmembrane domain. Ephrin-A3 expressed on astrocytes activates EphA4 on the post-synaptic neuron and restricts the growth of dendritic spines through multiple pathways.

A DNA sequence encoding the human EphrinA3 (NP_004943.1) (Met 1-Ser 213) with the C-terminal propeptide removed was fused with the Fc region of human IgG1 at the C-terminus.

Measured by its binding ability in a functional ELISA. Immobilized mouse EphA6 at 1 μg/ml (100 μl/well) can bind human EphrinA3 / Fc Chimera.The ECof human EphrinA3 is 299.2 ng/mL.

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.

The recombinant human EphrinA3/Fc is a disulfide-linked homodimer after removal of the signal peptide. The reduced monomer consists of 429 amino acids and has a predicted molecular mass of 48 kDa. In SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, the apparent molecular mass of rhEphrinA3/Fc monomer is approximately 60-65 kDa due to glycosylation.

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.