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Recombinant human Apolipoprotein E3 is a Human Full Length protein with >=90% purity, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level and suitable for SDS-PAGE. The predicted molecular weight of ab50242 protein is 34.4 kDa.

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Key facts

Purity
>=90% SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin level
< 1 EU/µg
Expression system
Escherichia coli
Tags
Tag free
Applications
SDS-PAGE
Biologically active
Yes

Amino acid sequence

M K V E Q A V E T E P E P E L R Q Q T E W Q S G Q R W E L A L G R F W D Y L R W V Q T L S E Q V Q E E L L S S Q V T Q E L R A L M D E T M K E L K A Y K S E L E E Q L T P V A E E T R A R L S K E L Q A A Q A R L G A D M E D V C G R L V Q Y R G E V Q A M L G Q S T E E L R V R L A S H L R K L R K R L L R D A D D L Q K R L A V Y Q A G A R E G A E R G L S A I R E R L G P L V E Q G R V R A A T V G S L A G Q P L Q E R A Q A W G E R L R A R M E E M G S R T R D R L D E V K E Q V A E V R A K L E E Q A Q Q I R L Q A E A F Q A R L K S W F E P L V E D M Q R Q W A G L V E K V Q A A V G T S A A P V P S D N H

Reactivity data

Application
SDS-PAGE
Reactivity
Reacts
Dilution info
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Notes

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Target data

Function

APOE is an apolipoprotein, a protein associating with lipid particles, that mainly functions in lipoprotein-mediated lipid transport between organs via the plasma and interstitial fluids (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:1911868, PubMed:6860692). APOE is a core component of plasma lipoproteins and is involved in their production, conversion and clearance (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:1911868, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:23620513, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:6860692, PubMed:9395455). Apolipoproteins are amphipathic molecules that interact both with lipids of the lipoprotein particle core and the aqueous environment of the plasma (PubMed:2762297, PubMed:6860692, PubMed:9395455). As such, APOE associates with chylomicrons, chylomicron remnants, very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) but shows a preferential binding to high-density lipoproteins (HDL) (PubMed:1911868, PubMed:6860692). It also binds a wide range of cellular receptors including the LDL receptor/LDLR, the LDL receptor-related proteins LRP1, LRP2 and LRP8 and the very low-density lipoprotein receptor/VLDLR that mediate the cellular uptake of the APOE-containing lipoprotein particles (PubMed:12950167, PubMed:1530612, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:20030366, PubMed:20303980, PubMed:2063194, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:7635945, PubMed:7768901, PubMed:8756331, PubMed:8939961). Finally, APOE has also a heparin-binding activity and binds heparan-sulfate proteoglycans on the surface of cells, a property that supports the capture and the receptor-mediated uptake of APOE-containing lipoproteins by cells (PubMed:23676495, PubMed:7635945, PubMed:9395455, PubMed:9488694). A main function of APOE is to mediate lipoprotein clearance through the uptake of chylomicrons, VLDLs, and HDLs by hepatocytes (PubMed:1911868, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:23676495, PubMed:29516132, PubMed:9395455). APOE is also involved in the biosynthesis by the liver of VLDLs as well as their uptake by peripheral tissues ensuring the delivery of triglycerides and energy storage in muscle, heart and adipose tissues (PubMed:2762297, PubMed:29516132). By participating in the lipoprotein-mediated distribution of lipids among tissues, APOE plays a critical role in plasma and tissues lipid homeostasis (PubMed:1917954, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:29516132). APOE is also involved in two steps of reverse cholesterol transport, the HDLs-mediated transport of cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver, and thereby plays an important role in cholesterol homeostasis (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:23620513, PubMed:9395455). First, it is functionally associated with ABCA1 in the biogenesis of HDLs in tissues (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:23620513). Second, it is enriched in circulating HDLs and mediates their uptake by hepatocytes (PubMed:9395455). APOE also plays an important role in lipid transport in the central nervous system, regulating neuron survival and sprouting (PubMed:25173806, PubMed:8939961). APOE is also involved in innate and adaptive immune responses, controlling for instance the survival of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (By similarity). Binds to the immune cell receptor LILRB4 (PubMed:30333625). APOE may also play a role in transcription regulation through a receptor-dependent and cholesterol-independent mechanism, that activates MAP3K12 and a non-canonical MAPK signal transduction pathway that results in enhanced AP-1-mediated transcription of APP (PubMed:28111074). (Microbial infection) Through its interaction with HCV envelope glycoprotein E2, participates in the attachment of HCV to HSPGs and other receptors (LDLr, VLDLr, and SR-B1) on the cell surface and to the assembly, maturation and infectivity of HCV viral particles (PubMed:25122793, PubMed:29695434). This interaction is probably promoted via the up-regulation of cellular autophagy by the virus (PubMed:29695434).

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Recombinant human Apolipoprotein E3 is a Human Full Length protein with >=90% purity, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level and suitable for SDS-PAGE. The predicted molecular weight of ab50242 protein is 34.4 kDa.

- Save time and ensure accurate results - use our Apolipoprotein E3 (ApoE3) protein as a control
- Optimal protein bioactivity and stability

Key facts

Purity
>=90% SDS-PAGE
Endotoxin level
< 1 EU/µg
Expression system
Escherichia coli
Applications
SDS-PAGE
Biological activity
Determined by its ability to stimulate the proliferation of human SH-SY5Y cells.
Accession
P02649-1
Animal free
No
Species
Human
Reconstitution
reconstitute with 5 mM sodium phosphate, 0.5 mM DTT, pH 7.8 at 1mg/mL
Concentration
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Sequence info

Amino acid sequence

M K V E Q A V E T E P E P E L R Q Q T E W Q S G Q R W E L A L G R F W D Y L R W V Q T L S E Q V Q E E L L S S Q V T Q E L R A L M D E T M K E L K A Y K S E L E E Q L T P V A E E T R A R L S K E L Q A A Q A R L G A D M E D V C G R L V Q Y R G E V Q A M L G Q S T E E L R V R L A S H L R K L R K R L L R D A D D L Q K R L A V Y Q A G A R E G A E R G L S A I R E R L G P L V E Q G R V R A A T V G S L A G Q P L Q E R A Q A W G E R L R A R M E E M G S R T R D R L D E V K E Q V A E V R A K L E E Q A Q Q I R L Q A E A F Q A R L K S W F E P L V E D M Q R Q W A G L V E K V Q A A V G T S A A P V P S D N H
Accession
P02649
Protein length
Full Length
Nature
Recombinant

Specifications

Form
Lyophilized
Additional notes

ab50242 purity is greater than 90% by SDS-PAGE gel and HPLC analyses.

General info

Function

APOE is an apolipoprotein, a protein associating with lipid particles, that mainly functions in lipoprotein-mediated lipid transport between organs via the plasma and interstitial fluids (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:1911868, PubMed:6860692). APOE is a core component of plasma lipoproteins and is involved in their production, conversion and clearance (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:1911868, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:23620513, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:6860692, PubMed:9395455). Apolipoproteins are amphipathic molecules that interact both with lipids of the lipoprotein particle core and the aqueous environment of the plasma (PubMed:2762297, PubMed:6860692, PubMed:9395455). As such, APOE associates with chylomicrons, chylomicron remnants, very low density lipoproteins (VLDL) and intermediate density lipoproteins (IDL) but shows a preferential binding to high-density lipoproteins (HDL) (PubMed:1911868, PubMed:6860692). It also binds a wide range of cellular receptors including the LDL receptor/LDLR, the LDL receptor-related proteins LRP1, LRP2 and LRP8 and the very low-density lipoprotein receptor/VLDLR that mediate the cellular uptake of the APOE-containing lipoprotein particles (PubMed:12950167, PubMed:1530612, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:20030366, PubMed:20303980, PubMed:2063194, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:7635945, PubMed:7768901, PubMed:8756331, PubMed:8939961). Finally, APOE has also a heparin-binding activity and binds heparan-sulfate proteoglycans on the surface of cells, a property that supports the capture and the receptor-mediated uptake of APOE-containing lipoproteins by cells (PubMed:23676495, PubMed:7635945, PubMed:9395455, PubMed:9488694). A main function of APOE is to mediate lipoprotein clearance through the uptake of chylomicrons, VLDLs, and HDLs by hepatocytes (PubMed:1911868, PubMed:1917954, PubMed:23676495, PubMed:29516132, PubMed:9395455). APOE is also involved in the biosynthesis by the liver of VLDLs as well as their uptake by peripheral tissues ensuring the delivery of triglycerides and energy storage in muscle, heart and adipose tissues (PubMed:2762297, PubMed:29516132). By participating in the lipoprotein-mediated distribution of lipids among tissues, APOE plays a critical role in plasma and tissues lipid homeostasis (PubMed:1917954, PubMed:2762297, PubMed:29516132). APOE is also involved in two steps of reverse cholesterol transport, the HDLs-mediated transport of cholesterol from peripheral tissues to the liver, and thereby plays an important role in cholesterol homeostasis (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:23620513, PubMed:9395455). First, it is functionally associated with ABCA1 in the biogenesis of HDLs in tissues (PubMed:14754908, PubMed:23620513). Second, it is enriched in circulating HDLs and mediates their uptake by hepatocytes (PubMed:9395455). APOE also plays an important role in lipid transport in the central nervous system, regulating neuron survival and sprouting (PubMed:25173806, PubMed:8939961). APOE is also involved in innate and adaptive immune responses, controlling for instance the survival of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (By similarity). Binds to the immune cell receptor LILRB4 (PubMed:30333625). APOE may also play a role in transcription regulation through a receptor-dependent and cholesterol-independent mechanism, that activates MAP3K12 and a non-canonical MAPK signal transduction pathway that results in enhanced AP-1-mediated transcription of APP (PubMed:28111074).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the apolipoprotein A1/A4/E family.

Post-translational modifications

APOE exists as multiple glycosylated and sialylated glycoforms within cells and in plasma (PubMed:29516132). The extent of glycosylation and sialylation are tissue and context specific (PubMed:29516132). Plasma APOE undergoes desialylation and is less glycosylated and sialylated than the cellular form (PubMed:19838169, PubMed:20511397, PubMed:23234360, PubMed:2498325). Glycosylation is not required for proper expression and secretion (PubMed:2498325). O-glycosylated with core 1 or possibly core 8 glycans. Thr-307 and Ser-314 are minor glycosylation sites compared to Ser-308 (PubMed:19838169, PubMed:23234360).

Storage

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Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-20°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

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Notes

Ensure the validity of your result using our bioactive recombinant human Apolipoprotein E3 (ApoE3) protein ab50242 as a positive control in SDS-PAGE.


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Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Apolipoprotein E3 also known as ApoE3 or Apo E3 is an important molecule in lipid metabolism. The protein has a molecular weight of approximately 34 kDa. It is mainly expressed in the liver though significant amounts are produced by astrocytes and microglia in the central nervous system. ApoE3 is one of three major isoforms of apolipoprotein E and it plays an important role in the transport and clearance of lipids especially cholesterol by binding to lipoproteins and cellular receptors.

Biological function summary

The protein participates in lipid transport and homeostasis. ApoE3 binds to lipoprotein particles forming a complex that is essential for the proper transport of lipids in the bloodstream. This binding mechanism facilitates the uptake of lipoprotein particles by cells through receptor-mediated endocytosis. ApoE3 interacts closely with other lipid-associated proteins and receptor molecules enabling the efficient delivery of cholesterol and phospholipids to many tissues which is critical for maintaining cellular membrane integrity and other lipid-based biological functions.

Pathways

ApoE3 is an important player in the cholesterol metabolism and reverse cholesterol transport pathways. The protein interacts with LDL and HDL receptors which regulate cholesterol levels in the plasma. ApoE3's role in the hepatic clearance of chylomicrons and other lipoprotein remnants is significant for maintaining lipid balance. Additionally it cooperates with proteins like LDLR (Low-Density Lipoprotein Receptor) and LRP1 (LDL Receptor Related Protein 1) in orchestrating these pathways.

Associated diseases and disorders

Research has shown that ApoE3 is less associated with adverse conditions than other isoforms like ApoE4. However disruptions in ApoE3 function or expression can contribute to dyslipidemia and cardiovascular diseases. In Alzheimer's disease the protein's isoforms particularly ApoE4 have varying implications but understanding ApoE3's interactions can provide insights into lipid-related pathology. ApoE3's connection with LDLR and its modulation of cholesterol levels underline its potential therapeutic role in managing such disorders.

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