Monoclonal anti-pdgfra

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Biochem/physiol Actions

Platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRA) plays a vital role in the development and maturation of platelets. It serves as a potential target for imatinib, a revolutionary drug for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia. PDGFRA pathway may participate in the developmental process of thrombocytes. Mutation in the gene results in gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs).

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General description

This gene encodes a cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies in knockout mice, where homozygosity is lethal, indicate that the alpha form of the platelet-derived growth factor receptor is particularly important for kidney development since mice heterozygous for the receptor exhibit defective kidney phenotypes. (provided by RefSeq)Platelet-derived growth factor receptor α (PDGFRA) is also termed as cluster of differentiation 140a (CD140a). It is is encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 4q12. The encoded protein belongs to the receptor tyrosine kinase gene family.

Immunogen

PDGFRA (AAH15186, 25 a.a. ~ 218 a.a) full-length recombinant protein with GST tag. MW of the GST tag alone is 26 KDa.SequenceLSLPSILPNENEKVVQLNSSFSLRCFGESEVSWQYPMSEEESSDVEIRNEENNSGLFVTVLEVSSASAAHTGLYTCYYNHTQTEENELEGRHIYIYVPDPDVAFVPLGMTDYLVIVEDDDSAIIPCRTTDPETPVTLHNSEGVVPASYDSRQGFNGTFTVGPYICEATVKGKKFQTIPFNVYALKGTCIISFLL

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Physical form

Solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.4