EMP2 Protein
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- Target See all EMP2 products
- EMP2 (Epithelial Membrane Protein 2 (EMP2))
- Protein Type
- Synthetic Nanodisc
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Origin
- Human
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Source
- Mammalian Cells
- Purpose
- Human EMP2 full length protein-synthetic nanodisc
- Characteristics
- Unlike other membrane scaffold protein (MSP) Nanodisc on the market, our synthetic Nanodisc can be prepared directly from the cells. The polymers used during this process have a dual function. It dissolves the cell membranes, like the detergent, and uses cellular phospholipids to form Nanodisc around the membrane proteins. The target protein embedded Nanodiscs can then be purified.
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- Comment
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Advantages of Synthetic Nanodiscs:
- Highly purified membrane proteins
- High solubility in aqueous solutions
- High stability
- Proteins are in a native membrane environment and remain biologically active
- No detergent and can be used for cell-based assays
- No MSP backbone proteins
- Intolerant to acids and high concentrations of divalent metal ions
- Restrictions
- For Research Use only
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- Format
- Lyophilized
- Buffer
- Lyophilized from nanodisc solubilization buffer (20 mM Tris-HCl, 150 mM NaCl, pH 8.0). Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose is added as protectants before lyophilization.
- Storage
- -20 °C,-80 °C
- Storage Comment
- Store at -20°C to -80°C for 12 months in lyophilized form. After reconstitution, if not intended for use within a month, aliquot and store at -80°C (Avoid repeated freezing and thawing). Lyophilized proteins are shipped at ambient temperature.
- Expiry Date
- 12 months
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- Target
- EMP2 (Epithelial Membrane Protein 2 (EMP2))
- Alternative Name
- EMP2 (EMP2 Products)
- Synonyms
- MGC52916 Protein, MGC130799 Protein, MGC69514 Protein, emp2 Protein, XMP Protein, epithelial membrane protein 2 L homeolog Protein, epithelial membrane protein 2 Protein, emp2.L Protein, emp2 Protein, EMP2 Protein, Emp2 Protein
- Background
- A tetraspan protein of the PMP22/EMP family. The encoded protein regulates cell membrane composition. It has been associated with various functions including endocytosis, cell signaling, cell proliferation, cell migration, cell adhesion, cell death, cholesterol homeostasis, urinary albumin excretion, and embryo implantation. It is known to negatively regulate caveolin-1, a scaffolding protein which is the main component of the caveolae plasma membrane invaginations found in most cell types. Through activation of PTK2 it positively regulates vascular endothelial growth factor A. It also modulates the function of specific integrin isomers in the plasma membrane. Up-regulation of this gene has been linked to cancer progression in multiple different tissues. Mutations in this gene have been associated with nephrotic syndrome type 10 (NPHS10).
- Molecular Weight
- The human full length EMP2 protein has a MW of 19.2 kDa
- UniProt
- P54851
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