A2M Human
目录号 : GP22670Macroglobulin Alpha-2 Human
Sample solution is provided at 25 µL, 10mM.
Purity | Greater than 95.0%. | Source | Human Plasma. |
Phycical Appearance | Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. | Shipping Condition | Shipped at Room temp. |
Synonyms | Alpha-2-macroglobulin; Alpha-2-M; A2M; CPAMD5; FWP007; S863-7; alpha 2M; DKFZp779B086. | ||
Solubility | It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized A2M in sterile 18MΩ-cm H2O. | ||
Stability | Lyophilized A2M protein although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C . Upon reconstitution and filter sterilization A2M can be stored at 4°C for up to 4 weeks. For long term storage and more diluted solutions it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles. | ||
Formulation | Lyophilized from a concentrated solution containing 5mM potassium phosphate buffer, pH 6.5 and 1:1 ratio (w/w) of Glycine. |
Alpha-2 Macroglobulin is a serine proteases inhibitor, which inhibits coagulation by inactivating thrombin and Kallikrein, it inhibits fibrinolysis by inactivating plasmin and involved in transport. Alpha-2-Macroglobulin is a large plasma protein, which is produced by the liver, it's composed of 4 identical subunits bound together by -S-S- bonds. A2M is able to inactivate many kinds of proteinases (including serine-, cysteine-, aspartic- and metalloproteinases). A2M has a 35 amino acid "bait" region in its structure. Proteinases bind and cleave the “bait” region become bound to A2M. Macrophage receptors recognize the proteinase-A2M complex and clear it from the system. A2M binds to and removes MMP-2 and MMP-9 (active forms of the gelatinase) from the circulation using scavenger receptors on the phagocytes. The levels of Alpha-2-macroglobulin are increased in nephrotic syndrome which is a condition where the kidneys start to leak out some of the smaller blood proteins. Due to its large size, A2-macroglobulin is retained in the bloodstream. Increased production of all proteins causes A2-macroglobulin concentration to increase. Chronic renal failure might lead to amyloid by alpha-2-macroglobulin. A2M is raised in cirrhosis, pregnancy and diabetes.
Lyophilized A2M protein although stable at room temperature for 3 weeks, should be stored desiccated below -18°C . Upon reconstitution and filter sterilization A2M can be stored at 4°C for up to 4 weeks. For long term storage and more diluted solutions it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.