Recombinant Human Integrin alpha 2 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 30 to 119 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for ELISA, WB.
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Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
- Applications
- ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
Amino acid sequence
Y N V G L P E A K I F S G P S S E Q F G Y A V Q Q F I N P K G N W L L V G S P W S G F P E N R M G D V Y K C P V D L S T A T C E K L N L Q T S T S I P N V T E M K T N M S L G L I L
Reactivity data
| Application | Reactivity | Dilution info | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Application ELISA | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Application WB | Reactivity Reacts | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Target data
Function
Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 is a receptor for laminin, collagen, collagen C-propeptides, fibronectin and E-cadherin. It recognizes the proline-hydroxylated sequence G-F-P-G-E-R in collagen. It is responsible for adhesion of platelets and other cells to collagens, modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression, force generation and organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix. (Microbial infection) Integrin ITGA2:ITGB1 acts as a receptor for Human rotavirus A. (Microbial infection) Integrin ITGA2:ITGB1 acts as a receptor for Human echoviruses 1 and 8.
Alternative names
CD49b, CD49B, ITGA2, Integrin alpha-2, CD49 antigen-like family member B, Collagen receptor, Platelet membrane glycoprotein Ia, VLA-2 subunit alpha, GPIa
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Recombinant Human Integrin alpha 2 protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 30 to 119 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ and suitable for ELISA, WB.
Key facts
- Expression system
- Wheat germ
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
- Applications
- ELISA, WB
- Biologically active
- No
- Accession
- P17301-1
- Animal free
- No
- Species
- Human
- Concentration
- Storage buffer
pH: 8
Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione
Sequence info
Amino acid sequence
- Y N V G L P E A K I F S G P S S E Q F G Y A V Q Q F I N P K G N W L L V G S P W S G F P E N R M G D V Y K C P V D L S T A T C E K L N L Q T S T S I P N V T E M K T N M S L G L I L
- Accession
- P17301
- Protein length
- Fragment
- Amino acids
- 30 to 119
- Nature
- Recombinant
- Tags
- GST tag N-Terminus
Specifications
- Form
- Liquid
General info
- Function
Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 is a receptor for laminin, collagen, collagen C-propeptides, fibronectin and E-cadherin. It recognizes the proline-hydroxylated sequence G-F-P-G-E-R in collagen. It is responsible for adhesion of platelets and other cells to collagens, modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression, force generation and organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix.
- Sequence similarities
Belongs to the integrin alpha chain family.
Storage
- Shipped at conditions
- Dry Ice
- Appropriate short-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Appropriate long-term storage conditions
- -80°C
- Aliquoting information
- Upon delivery aliquot
- Storage information
- Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary info
- This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
- Activity summary
Integrin alpha 2 also known as CD49b ITGA2 and A2 is a protein that functions as part of the integrin family. Integrins are transmembrane receptors that facilitate cell-extracellular matrix adhesion. Integrin alpha 2 has a molecular mass of approximately 130 kDa and is widely expressed in epithelial cells fibroblasts and platelets. This protein is important for mediating adhesion between cells and the extracellular matrix affecting cell signaling and behavior. Through this adhesion cells can communicate with their environment adjusting their functions accordingly.
- Biological function summary
Integrin alpha 2 plays a significant role in cellular processes like migration and proliferation. It forms a heterodimer complex by pairing with the beta 1-integrin subunit contributing to its adhesive and signaling functions. This association enables the integrin alpha 2 complex to bind specific extracellular matrix components such as collagen and laminin. Through these interactions it regulates processes like wound healing and tissue remodeling and affects how cells respond to mechanical stress.
- Pathways
Integrin alpha 2 is involved in major signaling routes that influence cell fate and movement. Notably it participates in the PI3K/AKT and MAPK pathways which are important for regulating cell growth and survival. It interacts with signaling proteins like focal adhesion kinase (FAK) and Src family kinases linking extracellular matrix changes to intracellular responses. These pathways help in transmitting signals that coordinate the cell's structural and functional adjustments in response to its surroundings.
- Associated diseases and disorders
Integrin alpha 2 has connections to cancer and fibrosis. In cancers its altered expression may contribute to tumor progression and metastasis often involving interactions with other integrins and matrix metalloproteinases that degrade extracellular components. In fibrosis excessive integrin alpha 2 activity can lead to abnormal tissue remodeling and scarring implicating its role alongside collagen-producing cells. Understanding these connections is vital for developing therapies targeting integrin-mediated pathways in these diseases.
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human Integrin alpha 2 protein (ab158772)
ab158772 on a 12.5% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
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