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AB185411

Recombinant Human PRD protein

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Recombinant Human PRD protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 2 to 493 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, HPLC.

View Alternative Names

PRD, PEPD, Xaa-Pro dipeptidase, X-Pro dipeptidase, Imidodipeptidase, Peptidase D, Proline dipeptidase, Prolidase

Key facts

Purity

>95% SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin level

< 1 EU/µg

Expression system

Escherichia coli

Tags

Tag free

Applications

HPLC, SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

P12955

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Human

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS

storage-buffer

Reactivity data

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Product details

This product was previously labelled as PEPD

Sequence info

[{"sequence":"AAATGPSFWLGNETLKVPLALFALNRQRLCERLRKNPAVQAGSIVVLQGGEETQRYCTDTGVLFRQESFFHWAFGVTEPGCYGVIDVDTGKSTLFVPRLPASHATWMGKIHSKEHFKEKYAVDDVQYVDEIASVLTSQKPSVLLTLRGVNTDSGSVCREASFDGISKFEVNNTILHPEIVECRVFKTDMELEVLRYTNKISSEAHREVMKAVKVGMKEYELESLFEHYCYSRGGMRHSSYTCICGSGENSAVLHYGHAGAPNDRTIQNGDMCLFDMGGEYYCFASDITCSFPANGKFTADQKAVYEAVLRSSRAVMGAMKPGVWWPDMHRLADRIHLEELAHMGILSGSVDAMVQAHLGAVFMPHGLGHFLGIDVHDVGGYPEGVERIDEPGLRSLRTARHLQPGMVLTVEPGIYFIDHLLDEALADPARASFFNREVLQRFRGFGGVRIEEDVVVTDSGIELLTCVPRTVEEIEACMAGCDKAFTPFSGPK","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"54.45 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":493,"aminoAcidStart":2,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Escherichia coli","accessionNumber":"P12955","tags":[]}]

Properties and storage information

Shipped at conditions
Dry Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
-20°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
False

Supplementary information

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

PRD also known as the podocyte retinoid-dependent domain is a protein of interest in several research areas. This protein has a known mass of approximately 62 kDa. PRD expresses in kidney podocytes specialized cells responsible for filtration in the renal glomerulus. The protein plays an important role mechanically in maintaining podocyte structure and function contributing to the integrity of the glomerular filtration barrier.
Biological function summary

PRD interacts with cellular mechanisms critical for podocyte stability. PRD associates with lipid rafts specialized membrane structures suggesting a role in signal transduction. It functions as part of a larger protein complex that includes nephrin and podocin essential components of the slit diaphragm in podocytes. PRD is involved in cytoskeletal dynamics regulating actin filament organization important for maintaining cell shape and adhesion.

Pathways

Several cellular activities incorporate PRD into their processes. It is closely tied to the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway a critical pathway regulating cell survival and growth. In the slit diaphragm context PRD works alongside nephrin and p130Cas forming a signaling cascade that ensures effective communication between podocytes. These pathways help maintain the health of the glomerular filtration system by responding to mechanical and biochemical stimuli.

The disruption of PRD function links to renal diseases such as nephrotic syndrome and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). Mutations or alterations in PRD expression or interaction can impair the slit diaphragm leading to proteinuria and progressive kidney damage. The protein interacts with nephrin and podocin whose mutations are also implicated in these disorders highlighting its importance in preserving kidney function.

Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

ab185411 is >95% pure, as determined by SEC-HPLC and reducing SDS-PAGE. Supplied as an 0.2 μM filtered solution.

General info

Function

Dipeptidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of dipeptides with a prolyl (Xaa-Pro) or hydroxyprolyl residue in the C-terminal position (PubMed : 17081196, PubMed : 35165443). The preferred dipeptide substrate is Gly-Pro, but other Xaa-Pro dipeptides, such as Ala-Pro, Met-Pro, Phe-Pro, Val-Pro and Leu-Pro, can be cleaved (PubMed : 17081196). Plays an important role in collagen metabolism because the high level of iminoacids in collagen (PubMed : 2925654).

Sequence similarities

Belongs to the peptidase M24B family. Eukaryotic-type prolidase subfamily.

Product protocols

Target data

Dipeptidase that catalyzes the hydrolysis of dipeptides with a prolyl (Xaa-Pro) or hydroxyprolyl residue in the C-terminal position (PubMed : 17081196, PubMed : 35165443). The preferred dipeptide substrate is Gly-Pro, but other Xaa-Pro dipeptides, such as Ala-Pro, Met-Pro, Phe-Pro, Val-Pro and Leu-Pro, can be cleaved (PubMed : 17081196). Plays an important role in collagen metabolism because the high level of iminoacids in collagen (PubMed : 2925654).
See full target information PEPD

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