Rabbit anti-Human CD215/IL-15R alpha Polyclonal Antibody

Uniprot Id

Q13261

Target Species

Human

Target Name

IL15RA

Target Full Name

Interleukin-15 receptor subunit alpha

Target Function

High-affinity receptor for interleukin-15. Can signal both in cis and trans where IL15R from one subset of cells presents IL15 to neighboring IL2RG-expressing cells. In neutrophils, binds and activates kinase SYK in response to IL15 stimulation. In neutrophils, required for IL15-induced phagocytosis in a SYK-dependent manner. Expression of different isoforms may alter or interfere with signal transduction.; Does not bind IL15.; Does not bind IL15.; Does not bind IL15.; Does not bind IL15.

Target Subcellular Location

Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Nucleus membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cell surface. Note=Mainly found associated with the nuclear membrane.; [Isoform 5]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Golgi apparatus membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Note=Isoform 5, isoform 6, isoform 7 and isoform 8 are associated with endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi and cytoplasmic vesicles, but not with the nuclear membrane.; [Isoform 6]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Golgi apparatus membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Note=Isoform 5, isoform 6, isoform 7 and isoform 8 are associated with endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi and cytoplasmic vesicles, but not with the nuclear membrane.; [Isoform 7]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Golgi apparatus membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Note=Isoform 5, isoform 6, isoform 7 and isoform 8 are associated with endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi and cytoplasmic vesicles, but not with the nuclear membrane.; [Isoform 8]: Endoplasmic reticulum membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Golgi apparatus membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Cytoplasmic vesicle membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein. Note=Isoform 5, isoform 6, isoform 7 and isoform 8 are associated with endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi and cytoplasmic vesicles, but not with the nuclear membrane.; [Soluble interleukin-15 receptor subunit alpha]: Secreted, extracellular space.

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in neutrophils (at protein level). Expressed in fetal brain with higher expression in the hippocampus and cerebellum than in cortex and thalamus. Higher levels of soluble sIL-15RA form in comparison with membrane-bound forms is present in all br

Target Research Area

Cancer

Target Synonyms

AA690181; CD215; I15RA_HUMAN; IL 15R alpha; IL-15 receptor subunit alpha; IL-15R-alpha; IL-15RA; Il15ra; Interleukin 15 receptor alpha ; Interleukin 15 receptor subunit alpha; MGC104179; sIL-15 receptor subunit alpha; sIL-15R-alpha; sIL-15RA; Soluble interleukin 15 receptor subunit alpha; Soluble interleukin-15 receptor subunit alpha

Target Background

This gene encodes a cytokine receptor that specifically binds interleukin 15 (IL15) with high affinity. The receptors of IL15 and IL2 share two subunits, IL2R beta and IL2R gamma. This forms the basis of many overlapping biological activities of IL15 and IL2. The protein encoded by this gene is structurally related to IL2R alpha, an additional IL2-specific alpha subunit necessary for high affinity IL2 binding. Unlike IL2RA, IL15RA is capable of binding IL15 with high affinity independent of other subunits, which suggests distinct roles between IL15 and IL2. This receptor is reported to enhance cell proliferation and expression of apoptosis inhibitor BCL2L1/BCL2-XL and BCL2. Multiple alternatively spliced transcript variants of this gene have been reported.