LRP-5 Recombinant Protein

Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 5 (LRP-5) is also known as BMND1, EVR1, EVR4, HBM, LR3, LRP7, OPPG, OPTA1, VBCH2, LDL receptor related protein 5 and PCLD4. LRP5 is a transmembrane low-density lipoprotein receptor that shares a similar structure with LRP6. LRP5 acts as a co-receptor with LRP6 and the Frizzled protein family members for transducing signals by Wnt proteins through the canonical Wnt pathway. This protein plays a key role in skeletal homeostasis. Mutations in LRP5 can lead to considerable changes in bone mass. A loss-of-function mutation causes osteoporosis-pseudoglioma (decrease in bone mass), while a gain-of-function mutation causes drastic increases in bone mass.

Lyophilized Protein should be stored at -20˚ C or lower for long term storage. Upon reconstitution, working aliquots should be stored at -20˚ C or -70˚ C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

This protein carries a mouse IgG2a Fc tag at the C-terminus. The protein has a calculated MW of 96.6 kDa. The protein migrates as 110 kDa under reducing (R) condition (SDS-PAGE) due to glycosylation.