Species : |
Human |
Source : |
Human Plasma |
Protein Length : |
Full Length |
Description : |
The protein encoded by this gene is a protease inhibitor and cytokine transporter. It uses a bait-and-trap mechanism to inhibit a broad spectrum of proteases, including trypsin, thrombin and collagenase. It can also inhibit inflammatory cytokines, and it thus disrupts inflammatory cascades. Mutations in this gene are a cause of alpha-2-macroglobulin deficiency. This gene is implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD) due to its ability to mediate the clearance and degradation of A-beta, the major component of beta-amyloid deposits. A related pseudogene, which is also located on the p arm of chromosome 12, has been identified. |
Form : |
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. |
Solubility : |
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized A2M in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O. |
Molecular Mass : |
725 kDa |
Purity : |
Greater than 96.0 % |
Note : |
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |
Storage : |
Human Alpha-2 Macroglobulin although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored between 2-8 centigrade. Do not freeze! |
Storage Buffer : |
Lyophilized from 0.02M TRIS, 0.15M NaCl and 0.1M Sucrose, pH 8.0. |