Application

Research CategoryStem Cell Research

Research Sub CategoryGrowth Factors & Receptors

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General description

Angiopoietin2 (Ang-2) is a secreted glycoprotein that plays a complex role in angiogenesis and inflammation. Ang-2 is widely expressed during development, but it is restricted postnatally to highly angiogenic tissues such as the placenta, ovaries, and uterus. It is particularly abundant in vascular endothelial cells (EC) where it is stored in intracellular Weibel Palade bodies. ANG-2 binds to the endothelial cell specific receptor Tie2, but, in contrast to ANG-1 does not induce tyrosine phosphorylation. Consequently, ANG-2 modulates ANG-1 activation of Tie2 and, depending on the physiological and biochemical environment, can act either as a n agonist or antagonist of Tie2 induced angiogenesis. Physiologically, ANG-1 and ANG-2 are associated with sprouting, tube formation, and structural integrity of newly formed blood vessels. Mature human ANG-2 is a secreted protein containing 480 amino acid residues. ANG-2 is composed of an α helix rich “coiled coil” N-terminal domain and fibrinogen like C-terminal domain. ANG-2 exists predominantly in the form of a disulfide-linked dimer. Recombinant human ANG-2 is a C-terminal histidine tagged glycoprotein which migrates with an apparent molecular mass of 60.0 – 70.0 kDa by SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. Sequencing analysis shows an N-terminal sequence starting with residue 68 (D) of the ANG-2 precursor protein.

Product Source: CHO Cells

Physical form

Product is filtered through a 0.2 micron filter before lyophilization.

Quality

Bioactivity assay: Determined by the dose-dependent stimulation of the proliferation of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVEC). Bioactivity assay: Determined by its ability to stimulate tubulogenesis in HUVEC cells using a concentration of 0.2µg/ml.

Specificity

Cross ReactivtyNone

Storage and Stability

Store at -20°C for up to 6 months from date of receipt.