UPA Receptor Antibody / uPAR

PLAUR (Plasminogen Activator Receptor, Urokinase-Type), also known as UPAR (uPA Receptor) or CD87, is multidomain glycoprotein tethered to the cell membrane with a glycosylphosphotidylinositol (GPI) anchor. PLAUR consists of three different domains of the Ly-6/uPAR/alpha-neurotoxin family. PLAUR is originally identified as a saturable binding site for urokinase on the cell surface. And the gene plays an important role in many normal as well as pathologic processes. The PLAUR gene is localized to 19q13.31. PLAUR is a part of the plasminogen activation system, which in the healthy body is involved in tissue reorganization events such as mammary gland involution and wound healing. PLAUR binds urokinase and thus restricts plasminogen activation to the immediate vicinity of the cell membrane. Thus it seems to be an important player in the regulation of this process. In human coronary artery vascular smooth muscle cells, UPA stimulates cell migration via a UPAR signaling complex containing TYK2 and phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase.

Product Specifications

CAS Number

9007-83-4

Specifications

Western blot: 0.5-1 µg/mL

UniProt

Q03405

Host

Rabbit

Reactivity

Human

Immunogen

Amino acids E230-S286 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the uPA Receptor antibody.

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Applications

Purity

Antigen affinity

Format

Antigen affinity purified

Buffer

Lyophilized from 1X PBS with 2.5% BSA, 0.025% sodium azide

Reconstitution

After reconstitution, the uPA Receptor antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4oC. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20oC. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Limitations

This uPA Receptor antibody is available for research use only.

Storage Conditions

After reconstitution, the uPA Receptor antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.

Formulation

0.5 mg/mL if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water

Applications Notes

Optimal dilution of the uPA Receptor antibody should be determined by the researcher.

Image Legend

Western blot testing of human HeLa cell lysate with uPA Receptor antibody at 0.5ug/ml. Predicted molecular weight: ~37 kDa (unmodified), 60 kDa (glycosylated) .