Recombinant Human Angiopoietin-2 (ANGPT2), Truncated

Uniprot Id

O15123

Target Species

Human

Target Name

ANGPT2

Target Full Name

Angiopoietin-2

Target Function

Binds to TEK/TIE2, competing for the ANGPT1 binding site, and modulating ANGPT1 signaling. Can induce tyrosine phosphorylation of TEK/TIE2 in the absence of ANGPT1. In the absence of angiogenic inducers, such as VEGF, ANGPT2-mediated loosening of cell-matrix contacts may induce endothelial cell apoptosis with consequent vascular regression. In concert with VEGF, it may facilitate endothelial cell migration and proliferation, thus serving as a permissive angiogenic signal.

Target Subcellular Location

Secreted.

Target Research Area

Cardiovascular

Target Synonyms

AGPT 2; Agpt2; ANG 2; ANG-2; ANG2; Angiopoietin 2a; Angiopoietin 2B; Angiopoietin-2; Angiopoietin2; ANGP2_HUMAN; ANGPT 2; Angpt2; Tie2 ligand

Target Background

This gene belongs to the angiopoietin family of growth factors. The protein encoded by this gene is an antagonist of angiopoietin 1, and both angiopoietin 1 and angiopoietin 2 are ligands for the endothelial TEK receptor tyrosine kinase. Angiopoietin 2 is upregulated in multiple inflammatory diseases and is implicated in the direct control of inflammation-related signaling pathways. The encoded protein affects angiogenesis during embryogenesis and tumorigenesis, disrupts the vascular remodeling ability of angiopoietin 1, and may induce endothelial cell apoptosis. This gene serves a prognostic biomarker for acute respiratory distress syndrome.