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| Cat.No | ACP05870 | Target Name | MFSD2A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form | Lyophilized powder | Expression System | Custom Production. Please inquire and provide the desire expression system. |
| Protein Length | Partial | Purity | >85% (SDS-PAGE) |
| Storage Buffer | 5%-50% glycerol. Lyophilized powder form: the buffer before lyophilization is Tris/PBS-based buffer, 6% Trehalose, Liquid form: default storage buffer is Tris/PBS-based buffer, pH 8.0. |
| Target Species | Human | Uniprot ID | Q8NA29 |
|---|
Uniprot Id
Q8NA29
Target Species
Human
Target Name
MFSD2A
Target Full Name
Sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine symporter 1
Target Function
Sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) symporter, which plays an essential role for blood-brain barrier formation and function. Specifically expressed in endothelium of the blood-brain barrier of micro-vessels and transports LPC into the brain. Transport of LPC is essential because it constitutes the major mechanism by which docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an omega-3 fatty acid that is essential for normal brain growth and cognitive function, enters the brain. Transports LPC carrying long-chain fatty acids such LPC oleate and LPC palmitate with a minimum acyl chain length of 14 carbons. Does not transport docosahexaenoic acid in unesterified fatty acid. Specifically required for blood-brain barrier formation and function, probably by mediating lipid transport. Not required for central nervous system vascular morphogenesis. Acts as a transporter for tunicamycin, an inhibitor of asparagine-linked glycosylation. In placenta, acts as a receptor for ERVFRD-1/syncytin-2 and is required for trophoblast fusion.
Target Involvement
Microcephaly 15, primary, autosomal recessive (MCPH15)
Target Subcellular Location
Cell membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein. Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Multi-pass membrane protein.
Target Protein Families
Major facilitator superfamily
Target Tissue Specificity
In placenta, associated with trophoblast cells.
Target Synonyms
1700018O18Rik; FLJ14490; FLJ35904; Major facilitator superfamily domain containing 2; Major facilitator superfamily domain containing 2A; Major facilitator superfamily domain-containing protein 2A; MFS2A_HUMAN; MFSD2; MFSD2A; RGD1310174; RP23-121J14.3
Target Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a transmembrane protein and sodium-dependent lysophosphatidylcholine transporter. The encoded protein is involved in the establishment of the blood-brain barrier and is required for brain growth and function. Defects in this gene are a cause of a progressive microcephaly syndrome.
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