CD82, also known as KAI-1, structurally belongs to tetraspanin family while categorised as metastasis suppressor gene on functional grounds. KAI1/CD82 is localized on cell membrane and form interactions with other tetraspanins, integrins and chemokines which are respectively responsible for cell migration, adhesion and signalling. Downregulation of CD82 expression is associated with the advanced stages of many human cancers and correlates with the acquisition of metastatic potential. Recent studies suggest that complex mechanisms underlie CD82 loss of function, including altered transcriptional regulation, splice variant production and post-translational protein modifications, and indicate a central role for CD82 in controlling metastasis as a 'molecular facilitator'. The loss of KAI1/CD82 expression in invasive and metastatic cancers is due to a complex, epigenetic mechanism that probably involves transcription factors such as NFkappaB, p53, and beta-catenin. A loss of KAI1 expression is also associated with the advanced stages of many human malignancies and results in the acquisition of invasive and metastatic capabilities by tumour cells. Thus, KAI1/CD82 is regarded as a wide-spectrum tumor metastasis suppressor.
Product Name:
Human CD82/KAI Recombinant Protein (RPES0093)
Product Code:
RPES0093
Size:
20µg
Species:
Human
Expressed Host:
HEK293 Cells
Synonyms:
4F9,C33,GR15,IA4,KAI-1,KAI1,R2,SAR2,ST6,TSPAN27
Accession:
P27701-1
Sequence:
Gly 111-Leu 228
Fusion tag:
C-His
Endotoxin:
<1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method.
Protein Construction:
A DNA sequence encoding the second extracellular domain of human CD82 (P27701-1) (Gly 111-Leu 228) was fused with a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus and a signal peptide at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 90 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
15 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
25-33 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.