Recombinant Human procollagen type IIA protein (GST tag N-Terminus)
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Recombinant Human procollagen type IIA protein (GST tag N-Terminus) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1220 to 1487 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
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Collagen alpha-1(II) chain, Alpha-1 type II collagen, COL2A1
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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Human procollagen type IIA protein (GST tag N-Terminus) (AB158154)
ab158154 on a 12.5% SDS-PAGE stained with Coomassie Blue.
Reactivity data
Sequence info
Properties and storage information
Shipped at conditions
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
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Supplementary information
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Biological function summary
Procollagen type IIA contributes to the structural integrity of cartilaginous matrices supporting tissue framework and providing tensile strength. Procollagen type IIA is a precursor in the collagen synthesis pathway where it undergoes a series of enzymatic modifications before converting into mature type II collagen fibrils. This protein forms part of a larger collagen synthesis complex and interacts with enzymes like procollagen N-proteinase playing an essential role in matrix formation.
Pathways
Procollagen type IIA participates in the extracellular matrix (ECM) organization pathway. This involvement is key in skeletal development and tissue repair. The protein interacts closely with other structural components like procollagen type IIB to support chondrogenic activities. Also it is part of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) signaling pathway which regulates chondrocyte function and differentiation.
Specifications
Form
Liquid
General info
Function
Type II collagen is specific for cartilaginous tissues. It is essential for the normal embryonic development of the skeleton, for linear growth and for the ability of cartilage to resist compressive forces.
Sequence similarities
Belongs to the fibrillar collagen family.
Post-translational modifications
The N-telopeptide is covalently linked to the helical COL2 region of alpha 1(IX), alpha 2(IX) and alpha 3(IX) chain. The C-telopeptide is covalently linked to an another site in the helical region of alpha 3(IX) COL2.. Contains mostly 4-hydroxyproline. Prolines at the third position of the tripeptide repeating unit (G-X-P) are 4-hydroxylated in some or all of the chains.. Contains 3-hydroxyproline at a few sites. This modification occurs on the first proline residue in the sequence motif Gly-Pro-Hyp, where Hyp is 4-hydroxyproline.. Lysine residues at the third position of the tripeptide repeating unit (G-X-Y) are 5-hydroxylated in some or all of the chains.. O-glycosylated on hydroxylated lysine residues. The O-linked glycan consists of a Glc-Gal disaccharide.
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