FLT4, a VEGF Receptor type protein kinase, is an endothelial cell-specific receptor. Binding of the extracellular domain of FLT4 to the vascular endothelial growth factor-related protein VEGF-C stimulates tyrosine phosphorylation and mitogenesis of endothelial cells. FLT4 (-/-) mice have been shown to have defective blood vessel development in early embryos and to experience cardiovascular failure at embryonic day 9.5. A mutation in the FLT4 gene has been implicated in human hereditary lymphedema type I. Similarly, a mutation in the conserved catalytic domain of FLT4, in close proximity to the FLT4 mutations in human primary lymphedema, has been linked to the Chy mouse mutant.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Immunohistochemistry (Formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 5ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.