ALS2 blocking peptide
ALS2 Antibody (C-term) Blocking Peptide
NCBI and Uniprot Product Information
NCBI Description
The protein encoded by this gene contains an ATS1/RCC1-like domain, a RhoGEF domain, and a vacuolar protein sorting 9 (VPS9) domain, all of which are guanine-nucleotide exchange factors that activate members of the Ras superfamily of GTPases. The protein functions as a guanine nucleotide exchange factor for the small GTPase RAB5. The protein localizes with RAB5 on early endosomal compartments, and functions as a modulator for endosomal dynamics. Mutations in this gene result in several forms of juvenile lateral sclerosis and infantile-onset ascending spastic paralysis. Multiple transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene. [provided by RefSeq, Oct 2008]
Uniprot Description
ALS2: May act as a GTPase regulator. Controls survival and growth of spinal motoneurons. Defects in ALS2 are the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 2 (ALS2). ALS2 is a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons and resulting in fatal paralysis. Sensory abnormalities are absent. Death usually occurs within 2 to 5 years. The etiology of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is likely to be multifactorial, involving both genetic and environmental factors. The disease is inherited in 5-10% of cases leading to familial forms. Defects in ALS2 are the cause of juvenile primary lateral sclerosis (JPLS). JPLS is a neurodegenerative disorder which is closely related to but clinically distinct from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. It is a progressive paralytic disorder which results from dysfunction of the upper motor neurons of the motor cortex while the lower neurons are unaffected. Defects in ALS2 are the cause of infantile-onset ascending spastic paralysis (IAHSP). IAHSP is characterized by progressive spasticity and weakness of limbs. 3 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.
Protein type: GEFs, Rab; GEFs
Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 2q33.1
Cellular Component: centrosome; cytosol; dendrite; early endosome; growth cone; lamellipodium; protein complex; ruffle; vesicle
Molecular Function: guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; protein binding; protein homodimerization activity; protein serine/threonine kinase activator activity; Rab GTPase binding; Rab guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity; Rac guanyl-nucleotide exchange factor activity
Biological Process: endosome organization and biogenesis; neurite morphogenesis; positive regulation of GTPase activity; positive regulation of protein kinase activity; positive regulation of Rac protein signal transduction; regulation of endosome size
Disease: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 2, Juvenile; Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Juvenile; Spastic Paralysis, Infantile-onset Ascending
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The ALS2 als2 (Catalog #AAA9226101) is a Blocking Peptide and is intended for research purposes only. The product is available for immediate purchase. It is sometimes possible for the material contained within the vial of "ALS2, Blocking Peptide" to become dispersed throughout the inside of the vial, particularly around the seal of said vial, during shipment and storage. We always suggest centrifuging these vials to consolidate all of the liquid away from the lid and to the bottom of the vial prior to opening. Please be advised that certain products may require dry ice for shipping and that, if this is the case, an additional dry ice fee may also be required.Precautions
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