Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His)
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Integrin α-2/β-1 is a key collagen receptor that focuses platelet and cell adhesion to collagen and regulates collagen and collagenase gene expression.In addition to its collagen-related functions, it contributes to force generation, extracellular matrix organization, and recognition of laminin, collagen C propeptide, and E-cadherin.Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His) is a recombinant protein dimer complex containing mouse-derived Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-His labeled tag.Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 Protein.
- Species: Mouse
- Source: HEK293
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Storage:Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.
Biological Activity
Integrin α-2/β-1 is a key collagen receptor that focuses platelet and cell adhesion to collagen and regulates collagen and collagenase gene expression.In addition to its collagen-related functions, it contributes to force generation, extracellular matrix organization, and recognition of laminin, collagen C propeptide, and E-cadherin.Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 Protein, Mouse (HEK293, His) is a recombinant protein dimer complex containing mouse-derived Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 protein, expressed by HEK293 , with C-His labeled tag.Integrin alpha 2 beta 1 Protein.
The Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 protein serves as a pivotal collagen receptor, playing a central role in platelet and cell adhesion to collagens, as well as in the modulation of collagen and collagenase gene expression. Beyond its collagen-related functions, it contributes to force generation and the organization of newly synthesized extracellular matrix. Moreover, Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 acts as a versatile receptor, recognizing laminins, collagen C-propeptides, and E-cadherin. In embryogenesis, mice with a null mutation in the alpha-2 subunit face early mortality, underscoring the critical role of Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 in developmental processes. Structurally, it forms a heterodimeric complex, with the alpha-2 subunit associating with beta-1. The protein further interacts with HPS5 and RAB21, revealing additional dimensions to its regulatory and signaling functions. Overall, Integrin alpha-2/beta-1 emerges as a key player in mediating cellular interactions with the extracellular matrix and influencing essential developmental processes.
Technical Parameters
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Species Mouse
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Source HEK293
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Tag C-8*His
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Accession
Q62469 (Y27-T1129)&P09055-1 (Q21-D728)
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Gene ID16398&16412
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Synonyms
ITGA2; Alpha 2 Integrin; Prev. CD49B; Very Late Activation Protein 2 Receptor, Alpha-2 Subunit; GPIa; Very Late Activation Receptor Alpha-2 Subunit; CD49 Antigen-Like Family Member B; Human Platelet Alloantigen System 5; Platelet Membrane Glycoprotein Ia;
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Predicted Molecular Mass
126.6 kDa(ITGA2) & 82.8 kDa(ITGB1)
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Molecular Weight
Approximately 128-150 kDa (ITGA2) & 100-120 kDa(ITGB1), based on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, due to the glycosylation.
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Glycosylation
Yes
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Purity
≥ 95%, as determined by Bis-Tris PAGE.
Product Properties
Lyophilized powder.
Lyophilized from a 0.22 μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4, 8% trehalose.
<1 EU/μg, determined by LAL method.
It is not recommended to reconstitute to a concentration less than 100 μg/mL in ddH2O.
Stored at -20°C for 2 years from date of receipt. After reconstitution, it is stable at 4°C for 1 week or -20°C for longer (with carrier protein). It is recommended to freeze aliquots at -20°C or -80°C for extended storage.
Room temperature in continental US; may vary elsewhere.
Documentation
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Data Sheet (233 KB)
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SDS (252 KB)
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Handling Instructions (2659 KB)
Calculators
Concentration (start) × Volume (start) = Concentration (final) × Volume (final)