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 DOMAIN STRUCTURE
OF β2-GLYCOPROTEIN
I The five contiguous Sushi domains ( I-V ) of
β2I are shown. The 5 carbohydrate side chains at N73,
N143, N164, N174, and N224 are represented (CHO).
PURCHASING
AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
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Catalog
Number
B2GI-0001
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Description
Human β2-Glycoprotein I
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Size
100
µg - lyophilized
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Formulation
0.2
M Glycine, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4
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Storage
-80oC |
Purity
>95%
by SDS-PAGE |
Activity
Determination
Plasma
equivalency units |
Shelf
Life (properly stored)
12
months |
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Sample Gel
Information:
Gel:
Novex 4-12% Bis-Tris
Load:
Human Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1, 1 µg per lane
Buffer:
MOPS
Standard:
SeeBluePlus 2; Myosin (191 kDa), Phosphorylase B (97 kDa), BSA (64
kDa), Glutamic Dehydrogenase (51 kDa), Alcohol Dehydrogenase (39 kDa),
Carbonic Anhydrase (28 kDa), Myoglobin Red (19 kDa), Lysozyme (14
kDa)
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Sample
publications referencing our Beta-2 Glycoprotein 1:
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Shi, T., et
al., Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2004 March 16; 101(11):
3939–3944.
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Reed, J.H. et al.,
Arthritis & Rheumatism, Vol. 60, No.
3, March 2009, pp 860–869 (DOI 10.1002/art.24361) - used in
with apoptosis cells)
This
publication list is not all encompassing, and is only meant to
provide limited examples of how Haematologic Technologies'
products are used. We encourage you to search the literature
for other examples pertinent to your experimentation, and to
contact us with any technical questions. |
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Overview
of β2-Glycoprotein I
β2-Glycoprotein I
(β2I, Apolipoprotein H) is a highly glycosylated single
chain protein (Mr=54,200) which is synthesized in the liver and circulates in plasma at a concentration of 100-200 µg/ml (1-4). Approximately 40% of the plasma
β2I is associated with lipoproteins, which led to the designation apolipoprotein H (5). The 326 amino acid protein contains five repeating mutually homologous domains consisting of approximately 60 amino acids which are disulfide bonded to form Short Consensus Repeats (SCR) or Sushi domains. The third, C-terminal sushi domain contains three of the five N-linked carbohydrate chains, at positions N143, N164, N174. The other two sites are at N73 and N234 in domains II and IV, respectively. There are 38 basic amino acid residues distributed unevenly among the five domains; eight in domain I, five in domain II, five in domain III, five in domain IV and fifteen in domain V. The direct binding of domains I and V has been demonstrated and likely results from folding of the molecule in a manner that expresses a net cationic surface charge (5).
Although the physiological role of β2I is still being studied, the ability to bind to anionic surfaces has been the focus of intense investigation.
β2I has been shown to bind to anionic vesicles (3), platelets (6), DNA (7), mitochondria (8) and heparin (9). It has been suggested that the binding of
β2I to negatively charged surfaces can inhibit the contact activation pathway in blood coagulation. The binding to activated platelets is reported to inhibit platelet associated prothrombinase and adenylate cyclase activities. Studies on physiologic roles for binding to DNA, mitochondria, heparanoids and phospholipids have focused on the area of autoimmune disorders. In particular, the complexes between
β2I and cardiolipin have been implicated in the anti-phospholipid related disorders LAC and SLE (10-13).
The human β2-Glycoprotein I is purified from fresh frozen human plasma, using a combination of ion exchange and affinity chromatography. It is greater than 95% pure by SDS PAGE. The human
β2-Glycoprotein I is lyophilized from a glycine-NaCl buffer and should be stored at 4°C.
Properties of
β2-Glycoprotein I
| Localization: |
Plasma |
| Plasma concentration: |
100-200 µg/ml |
| Mode of action: |
Cationic residues on the surface of sushi domains I and V bind to anionic
phospholipids. Inhibition of contact activation, platelet membrane dependant
prothrombinase and adenylate cyclase activities. Complexes with DNA, mitochondria, and
cardiolipin augments antigenicity in autoimmune disorders. |
| Molecular weight: |
54,200 (SDS PAGE), 48,000
(Sed. Equil) |
| Extinction coefficient: |
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| Structure: |
326 amino acid single chain protein with 5 contiguous Short Consensus Repeats on sushi
domains. |
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Percent carbohydrate: |
25% |
| Post-translational modifications: |
5 N-linked glycosylation sites, 1 in domain II (N73), 3 in domain III (N143, N164,
N174) and 1 in domain IV (N224). |
PURCHASING
AND PRODUCT INFORMATION
|
Catalog
Number
B2GI-0001 |
Description
Human β2-Glycoprotein I |
Size
100
µg - lyophilized
|
Formulation
0.2
M Glycine, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4
|
|
Storage
-80oC |
Purity
>95%
by SDS-PAGE |
Activity
Determination
Plasma
equivalency units |
Shelf
Life (properly stored)
12
months |
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Pricing |
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inquiry |
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DATA SHEET |
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References
1. Lozier, J., et.al., Proc.Natl.Acad. Sci.,USA, 81, 2640-3644 (1984).
2. Kato, H. and Enjyoi, K., Biochem., 30, 11687-11694 (1997).
3. Wurm, H., Int.J.Biochem., 16, 511-515 (1984).
4. Bendixen, E., et.al., Biochem., 31, 3611-3617 (1992).
5. Steinkasserer, A., et.al., Biochem.J., 277, 387-391 (1991).
6. Nimpf, J. et.al., Biochim.Biophys.Acta, 884, 142-149 (1986).
7. Kroll, J. et.al., Biochim.Biophys.Acta, 434, 490-501 (1986).
8. Schousboe, I., Biochim.Biophys.Acta, 679, 396-408 (1979).
9. Polz, E., et.al., Int.J.Biochim., 11, 265-273 (1076).
10. McNeil, H.P. et.al., Proc.Natl.Acad.USA, 87, 4120-4124 (1990).
11. Galli, M. et.al., Lancet, I, 1544-1547 (1990).
12. Matsuuna, E., et.al., Lancet, II, 177-178 (1990).
13. Pengo, V. et.al., Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 73, 29-34 (1995).
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