Catalogue

Background
EDG-6 belongs to a family of G-protein coupled receptors whose ligands are lysophospholipids. The ligand for EDG-6 is sphingosine-1-phosphate. There are 8 known members of the EDG receptor family and they are implicated in mediating growth related effects such as induction of cellular proliferation, alterations in differentiation and survival and suppression of apoptosis. They also evoke cellular effector functions that are dependent on cytoskeletal responses such as contraction, secretion, adhesion and chemotaxis. EDG receptors are developmentally regulated and differ in tissue distribution. They couple to multiple types of G proteins to signal through ras and MAP kinase, rho, phospholipase C and several protein tyrosine kinases. EDG-6 is expressed in lymphoid and hematopoietic tissue and in the lungs. Recently, the designation of the EDG receptors has been modified to include the ligand for the receptor. Thus, the new designation for the EDG-6 receptor is the sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor-4 (S1P-4).

Synonyms: Endothelial cell differentiation gene 6 C-terminal; Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor-4 (S1P-4)

Source
Rabbits were immunized with a synthetic peptide derived from the C-terminal of the EDG-6 receptor

Product
Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Product Form: Unconjugated

Formulation: Provided as solution in phosphate buffered saline with 0.08% sodium azide

Purification Method: Ammonium Sulfate Precipitation

Concentration: See vial for concentration

Applications
Detects EDG6 receptors at concentration of 5-10 µg/ml by Western blot using a human EDG6 receptor transfected cell line. Detects an approximately 45 kDa band in Cos cells transfected with full length human EDG6. Due to low expression of EDG receptors, we recommend use of Pierce Femto Signal substrate for western blot development. Optimal concentration should be evaluated by serial dilutions.

Functional Analysis: Western Blotting

Positive Control: RH7777 cells transfected with EDG6 protein (Cat. No. X1311C)

Storage
Product should be stored at -20°C. Aliquot to avoid freeze/thaw cycles

Product Stability: See expiration date on vial

Shipping Conditions: Ship at ambient temperature, freeze upon arrival

Caution
This product is intended FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY, and FOR TESTS IN VITRO, not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures involving humans or animals. It may contain hazardous ingredients. Please refer to the Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for additional information and proper handling procedures. Dispose product remainders according to local regulations.This datasheet is as accurate as reasonably achievable, but our company accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions in this information.

References
1. Yamazaki, Y., et al. 'EDG-6 as a putative sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor coupling to Ca(2+) signaling pathway.' Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 2000, 268, 583-589. 2. Van Brocklyn, J.R., et al. 'Sphingosine 1-phosphate is a ligand for the G protein-coupled receptor EDG-6.' Blood 2000, 95, 2624-2629. 3. Takuwa, Y., et al. 'Subtype-specific, differential activities of the EDG family receptors for sphingosine 1-phosphate, a novel lysophospholipid mediator.' Mol. Cell Endocrinol. 2001, 177, 3-11.

Protein Reference(s)

Database Name: SwissProt

Accession Number: O95977

Species Accession: Human

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