{"product_id":"abcam-ab202796","title":"Abcam, ab202796, Recombinant rat PDGF AA protein","description":"\u003cp\u003eSize: 10µg\u003cbr\u003e\nRecombinant rat PDGF AA protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 87 to 196 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with \u0026gt;98%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS, HPLC.\u003cbr\u003e\nKey facts\u003cbr\u003e\nPurity:\u0026gt;98% SDS-PAGE,\u003cbr\u003e\nExpression system:Escherichia coli,\u003cbr\u003e\nTags:Tag free,\u003cbr\u003e\nApplications:FuncS, SDS-PAGE, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiologically active:Yes,\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological activity:Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by a cell proliferation assay using murine Balb\/c 3T3 cells is less than 5.0 ng\/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of \u0026gt; 2.0 × 105 IU\/mg.,\u003cbr\u003e\nAccession:P04085,\u003cbr\u003e\nAnimal free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nCarrier free:No,\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies:Human,\u003cbr\u003e\nReconstitution:Reconstitute in water,\u003cbr\u003e\nStorage buffer:Constituents: 0.1% Trifluoroacetic acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProperties and Storage Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nShipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Avoid freeze \/ thaw cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupplementary Information:\u003cbr\u003e\nThis supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlatelet-derived growth factor AA or PDGF-AA is a member of the PDGF protein family which is involved in various cellular processes. The PDGF-AA protein has a molecular mass of approximately 24 kDa. It is expressed in a wide range of tissues including fibroblasts smooth muscle cells and neurons. The protein is considered a homodimer composed of two A chains and it plays an important role in cell signaling by binding to PDGF receptors on the surface of target cells.\u003cbr\u003e\nBiological function summary\u003cbr\u003e\nPDGF-AA influences cell proliferation migration and differentiation. It acts as a mitogen especially for mesenchymal cells such as fibroblasts and smooth muscle cells. PDGF-AA is often part of a signaling complex where it activates PDGF receptor-alpha (PDGFR-α) leading to autophosphorylation and subsequent activation of downstream effectors. This strengthens tissue development and wound healing processes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPathways\u003cbr\u003e\nPDGF-AA integrates into critical signaling pathways like the PI3K\/AKT pathway and the MAPK\/ERK pathway. These pathways regulate cell growth and survival. PDGF-AA binds specifically to PDGFR-α which shares importance with other PDGF isoforms such as PDGF-BB in orchestrating cellular responses through similar pathways thereby ensuring precise physiological outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\nPDGF-AA is implicated in conditions like cancer and fibrosis. Aberrant signaling involving PDGF-AA can lead to unchecked cell proliferation contributing to tumorigenesis. Similarly PDGF-AA is connected to fibrotic diseases where excessive tissue scarring occurs due to overactive fibroblast stimulation. PDGF-BB another member of the PDGF protein family often gets studied alongside PDGF-AA for their combined roles in these pathological states.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abcam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46843998699689,"sku":"ab202796","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/iright.com\/ar\/products\/abcam-ab202796","provider":"Iright","version":"1.0","type":"link"}