Molecular Mass
Recombinant Human Ang2 consists of 489 amino acids and predicts a molecular mass of 56.3 kDa. As a result of glycosylation, the rhAng2 migRates as approximately 60-70 kDa band in SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.
Background
Growth factor active in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and endothelial cell growth. Induces endothelial cell proliferation, promotes cell migration, inhibits apoptosis and induces permeabilization of blood vessels. Binds to the FLT1/VEGFR1 and KDR/VEGFR2 receptors, heparan sulfate and heparin. NRP1/Neuropilin-1 binds isoforms VEGF-165 and VEGF-145. Isoform VEGF165B binds to KDR but does not activate downstream signaling pathways, does not activate angiogenesis and inhibits tumor growth.