Abcam, ab114696, Recombinant Human EWSR1/EWS protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human EWSR1/EWS protein is a Human Fragment protein, in the 358 to 453 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:ELISA, WB, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q01844,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.3% Glutathione

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as EWSR1.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°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 EWS protein also known as EWSR1 or 2'1b1' comes from the EWSR1 gene. It is a part of the TET family of proteins and has a molecular weight of about 68 kDa. EWS is expressed widely in human tissues with high levels in the brain gonads and skeletal muscle. The protein contains an RNA-binding domain and amino acid repeats which allow it to interact with other proteins and RNA molecules.
Biological function summary
The EWS protein plays roles in various cellular processes such as transcription and RNA splicing. It can participate in forming different protein complexes which influence its function. EWS serves as a cofactor for several transcription factors and it is important in regulating the expression of genes involved in cell cycle progression and differentiation. The protein’s interaction with RNA and other molecules highlights its multifunctional nature within cellular environments.
Pathways
EWS engages in pathways like the regulation of transcription and RNA processing. It closely associates with proteins involved in gene expression surveillance such as the RNA polymerase II which is significant for transcription activities. EWS partners with proteins such as FUS and TAF15 which are essential parts of transcription regulation networks. These interactions place EWS in a central role in cellular regulatory machinery.
EWS is notably linked to Ewing sarcoma and neurodegenerative diseases. In Ewing sarcoma EWS forms fusion proteins like EWS-FLI1 by translocation events which lead to tumor formation. This fusion protein acts abnormally in transcription regulation driving oncogenic pathways. EWS's interaction with proteins like FUS and TAF15 also relate it to certain neurodegenerative conditions indicating its importance in both cancer and neurobiology.