VAPB active protein

VAPB Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

Cat. Num. AAA8120462

• Gene Names: VAPB; ALS8; VAP-B; VAMP-B
• Purity: >97% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Synonyms: VAPB; VAPB Protein; Human; Recombinant (His Tag); Human VAPB/VAMP-associated protein B/C Protein (His Tag); ALS8 Protein; VAMP-B Protein; VAP-B Protein; VAMP (vesicle-associated membrane protein)-associated protein B and C; VAPB active protein

• Host: E Coli
• Purity/Purification: >97% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Form/Format: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH8.0. Normally 5%-8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.
• Sequence: Met1-Pro132

• Species: Human
• Activity: Measured by its ability to bind recombinant human EphB2 in a functional ELISA.
• Predicted N Terminal: Met
• Tag: C-His
• Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the human VAPB (O95292-1) N-terminal fragment (Met 1-Pro 132) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus.
• Reconstitution: A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.
• Preparation and Storage: Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20 degree C to -80 degree C. Store it under sterile conditions at -20 degree C to -80 degree C. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.; In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid.; They are shipped out with blue ice.

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Related Product Information for VAPB active protein

Background: Vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein B/C, also known as VAMP-B/VAMP-C, VAMP-associated protein B/C, VAP-B/VAP-C and VAPB, is a single-pass type IV membrane protein that belongs to the VAMP-associated protein (VAP) family. VAPB contains one MSP domain. VAPB may play a role in vesicle trafficking. VAPB forms a heterodimer with VAPA. VAPB interacts with VAMP1 and VAMP2. Defects in VAPB are the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 8 (ALS8) which is a familial form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a neurodegenerative disorder affecting upper and lower motor neurons and resulting in fatal paralysis. Defects in VAPB are also a cause of spinal muscular atrophy autosomal dominant Finkel type (SMAF) which is characterized by proximal muscle weakness that begins in the lower limbs and then progresses to upper limbs.

References

Nishimura Y., et al., 1999, Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 254:21-26. Gevaert K., et al., 2003, Nat. Biotechnol. 21:566-569. Hamamoto I., et al., 2005, J. Virol. 79:13473-13482. Choudhary C. et al., 2009, Science 325:834-840.

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 307574674
• NCBI GeneID: 9217
• NCBI Accession #: NP_001182606.1
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_001195677.1
• UniProt Accession #: O95292; O95293; Q9P0H0; A2A2F2
• Molecular Weight: 11,152 Da
• NCBI Official Full Name: vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein B/C isoform 2
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: VAMP (vesicle-associated membrane protein)-associated protein B and C
• NCBI Official Symbol: VAPB
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: ALS8; VAP-B; VAMP-B
• NCBI Protein Information: vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein B/C; VAMP-associated 33 kDa protein
• UniProt Protein Name: Vesicle-associated membrane protein-associated protein B/C
• Protein Family: Virulence-associated protein
• UniProt Gene Name: VAPB
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: VAMP-B/VAMP-C; VAMP-associated protein B/C; VAP-B/VAP-C
• UniProt Entry Name: VAPB_HUMAN

NCBI Description

The protein encoded by this gene is a type IV membrane protein found in plasma and intracellular vesicle membranes. The encoded protein is found as a homodimer and as a heterodimer with VAPA. This protein also can interact with VAMP1 and VAMP2 and may be involved in vesicle trafficking. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Uniprot Description

VAPB: Participates in the endoplasmic reticulum unfolded protein response (UPR) by inducing ERN1/IRE1 activity. Involved in cellular calcium homeostasis regulation. Defects in VAPB are the cause of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis type 8 (ALS8). ALS8 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 VAPB are a cause of spinal muscular atrophy proximal adult autosomal dominant (SMAPAD); also called late-onset spinal muscular atrophy Finkel type. A form of spinal muscular atrophy, a neuromuscular disorder characterized by degeneration of the anterior horn cells of the spinal cord, leading to symmetrical muscle weakness and atrophy. SMAPAD is characterized by proximal muscle weakness that begins in the lower limbs and then progresses to upper limbs, onset in late adulthood (after third decade) and a benign course. Most of the patients remain ambulatory 10 to 40 years after clinical onset. Belongs to the VAMP-associated protein (VAP) (TC 9.B.17) family. 2 isoforms of the human protein are produced by alternative splicing.

Protein type: Membrane protein, integral

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 20q13.33

Cellular Component: Golgi membrane; Golgi apparatus; endoplasmic reticulum membrane; endoplasmic reticulum; integral to membrane

Molecular Function: protein binding; enzyme binding; protein homodimerization activity; FFAT motif binding; protein heterodimerization activity; microtubule binding; beta-tubulin binding

Biological Process: endoplasmic reticulum organization and biogenesis; cellular calcium ion homeostasis; ER to Golgi vesicle-mediated transport; unfolded protein response, activation of signaling protein activity; sphingolipid metabolic process; positive regulation of viral genome replication; sphingolipid biosynthetic process; unfolded protein response; virus-host interaction; negative regulation of viral protein levels in host cell

Disease: Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Late-onset, Finkel Type; Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis 8