Recombinant Human Ephrin type-B receptor 6 (EPHB6), Truncated

Uniprot Id

O15197

Target Species

Human

Target Name

EPHB6

Target Full Name

Ephrin type-B receptor 6

Target Function

Kinase-defective receptor for members of the ephrin-B family. Binds to ephrin-B1 and ephrin-B2. Modulates cell adhesion and migration by exerting both positive and negative effects upon stimulation with ephrin-B2. Inhibits JNK activation, T-cell receptor-induced IL-2 secretion and CD25 expression upon stimulation with ephrin-B2.

Target Subcellular Location

Membrane; Single-pass type I membrane protein.; [Isoform 3]: Secreted.

Target Protein Families

Protein kinase superfamily, Tyr protein kinase family, Ephrin receptor subfamily

Target Tissue Specificity

Expressed in brain. Expressed in non invasive breast carcinoma cell lines (at protein level). Strong expression in brain and pancreas, and weak expression in other tissues, such as heart, placenta, lung, liver, skeletal muscle and kidney. Expressed in bre

Target Synonyms

EPH receptor B6; Ephb6; EPHB6_HUMAN; Ephrin type B receptor 6 precursor; Ephrin type-B receptor 6; HEP; MGC129910; MGC129911; Tyrosine protein kinase defective receptor EPH 6; Tyrosine-protein kinase-defective receptor EPH-6

Target Background

This gene encodes a member of a family of transmembrane proteins that function as receptors for ephrin-B family proteins. Unlike other members of this family, the encoded protein does not contain a functional kinase domain. Activity of this protein can influence cell adhesion and migration. Expression of this gene is downregulated during tumor progression, suggesting that the protein may suppress tumor invasion and metastasis. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants.