Recombinant Human CRHBP protein
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Recombinant Human CRHBP protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 25 to 322 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, HPLC.
View Alternative Names
CRFBP, CRHBP, Corticotropin-releasing factor-binding protein, CRF-BP, CRF-binding protein, Corticotropin-releasing hormone-binding protein, CRH-BP
Reactivity data
Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage duration
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
CRHBP modulates the stress response by binding to CRH and limiting its availability to CRHR1 and CRHR2 receptors. By doing so it reduces the downstream signaling that would be induced by free CRH which affects the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) from the pituitary. This regulation is important for controlling how the body responds to stress. CRHBP does not form a larger protein complex but operates by interacting directly with CRH in the extracellular space.
Pathways
CRHBP functions within the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis which plays an important role in the body's response to stress. By regulating CRH availability CRHBP indirectly influences the cortisol production pathway. This is important because cortisol is an important hormone in modulating metabolism and immune responses. Furthermore CRHBP interactions connect it to CRH which also communicates with other stress-related proteins such as CRHR1 and CRHR2 influencing their activity within the HPA axis.
Specifications
Form
Lyophilized
Additional notes
Purity is greater than 95% as determined by SEC-HPLC and reducing SDS-PAGE.
General info
Function
Binds CRF and inactivates it. May prevent inappropriate pituitary-adrenal stimulation in pregnancy.
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the CRF-binding protein family.
Target data
Product promise
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