AGER / RAGE Protein

Advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor Protein Datasheet

AGER / RAGE Protein Product Information

• Synonym: AGER
• Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the mature form of human AGER (NP_001127.1) (Met1-Ala 344) was expressed with six amino acids (LEVLFQ) at the C- terminus.
• Source: Human
• Expression Host: Human Cells

AGER / RAGE Protein QC Testing

• Purity: > 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Bio-activity: 1. Measured by its ability to compete with Biotinylated recombinant human AGER for binding to immobilized recombinant human Fc-S100B (Cat:10181-H01H) in a functional ELISA.
  2. Measured by its ability to compete with Biotinylated recombinant human AGER for binding to immobilized recombinant mouse S100B-Fc (Cat:50986-M01H) in a functional ELISA.
  3. Measured by its ability to compete with Biotinylated recombinant human AGER for binding to immobilized recombinant human S100A1-Fc (Cat:10179-H01HE) in a functional ELISA.
  4. Measured by its ability to compete with Biotinylated recombinant human AGER for binding to immobilized recombinant human APP-Fc (Cat:10703-H02H) in a functional ELISA.
• Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method
• Stability: Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -70℃
• Predicted N terminal: Ala 23
• Molecular Mass: The recombinant human AGER consists of 329 amino acids and predicts a molecular mass of 35 KDa. It migrates as an approximately 46-52 KDa band in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
• Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2μm filtered solution of PBS, pH 7.4.
  1. Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose and mannitol are added as protectants before lyophilization. Specific concentrations are included in the hardcopy of COA.
  2. Please contact us for any concerns or special requirements.
• SDS-PAGE: AGER / RAGE protein

AGER / RAGE Protein Usage Guide

• Storage: Store it under sterile conditions at -70℃. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Reconstitution: A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.

AGER / RAGE Protein Description

Advanced glycosylation end product-specific receptor, also known as receptor for advanced glycosylation end products, AGER and RAGE, is a single-pass type I? membrane protein. AGER / RAGE contains two?Ig-like C2-type (immunoglobulin-like) domains and one?Ig-like V-type (immunoglobulin-like) domain. AGER / RAGE mediates interactions of advanced glycosylation end products (AGE). These are nonenzymatically glycosylated proteins which accumulate in vascular tissue in aging and at an accelerated rate in diabetes. AGER / RAGE acts as a mediator of both acute and chronic vascular inflammation in conditions such as atherosclerosis and in particular as a complication of diabetes. AGE / RAGE signaling plays an important role in regulating the production / expression of TNF-alpha, oxidative stress, and endothelial dysfunction in type 2 diabetes. Interaction between AGER / RAGE and S100A12 on endothelium, mononuclear phagocytes, and lymphocytes triggers cellular activation, with generation of key proinflammatory mediators. Interaction between AGER / RAGE and S100B after myocardial infarction may play a role in myocyte apoptosis by activating ERK1/2 and p53/TP53 signaling. AGER / RAGE contributes to the translocation of amyloid-beta peptide (ABPP) across the cell membrane from the extracellular to the intracellular space in cortical neurons.

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