Description
Key facts
Species or organism:Human,
Form:LiquidSee storage information
Product details:
ab94236 is a 293T cell transfected lysate in which Human GRAP2 has been transiently over-expressed using a pCMV-GRAP2 plasmid. The lysate is provided in 1 x Sample Buffer.
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein GRAP2 also known as Gads plays an important role in intracellular signaling mechanisms. It is an adaptor protein with a mass of about 37 kDa. GRAP2 predominantly expresses in hematopoietic cells where it facilitates specific downstream signaling pathways. The protein assists in linking cell surface receptors to downstream signaling molecules enabling effective transmission of cellular signals.
Biological function summary
GRAP2 participates in the immune response by acting as a mediator that aids the assembly of signaling complexes. It often interacts with other proteins such as SLP-76 which is involved in specific immune cell activation. GRAP2 forms part of larger signaling complexes which are critical for the proper development and function of immune cells. This role highlights its importance in maintaining efficient immune surveillance and response.
Pathways
GRAP2 significantly contributes to the T-cell receptor (TCR) signaling pathway. It plays an integral part by interacting with proteins like LAT and ZAP-70 providing a scaffold for the further propagation of activation signals. Additionally in the Ras signaling pathway GRAP2 associates with other adaptor proteins coordinating downstream signaling needed for T cell activation and function.
GRAP2 has associations with immune system Pact conditions notably autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Its interactions with proteins like LAT and SLP-76 are important in these dysregulation of immune responses seen in these disorders. Any alteration in GRAP2 function or expression pathways could therefore potentially contribute to pathological immune activation reflecting its potential as a therapeutic target.
