Integrin a5, is a 140-150kD integrin alpha chain that forms dimers with at least five beta chains including b1, 3, 5, 6, and 8. It is a 1018aa residue type I membrane protein with a large 962aa extracellular domain (ECD) and a short 32aa cytoplasmic tail. The N-terminal region of Integrin a5, which is important for ligand binding, contains seven FG-GAP (phenylalanyl-glycyl and glycyl-alanyl-prolyl) consensus repeats that fold into a b-propeller domain. Furin cleavage of the Integrin a5 ECD occurs after Gly 889, generating a disulfide-linked, heteromeric subunit Integrin a5 chain. Integrin a5-containing integrins bind multiple ECM molecules, including Vitronectin, Osteopontin, MMP-2, and TSP. The ECD of human Integrin 5 shares 92aa sequence identity with mouse Integrin a5 ECD.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Western Blot: 2ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with PBS. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Reconstituted product is stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.