EPO

Human

HEK293 Cells

Erythropoietin, Epoetin

Erythropoietin (EPO) is a 34 kDa glycoprotein hormone in the type I cytokine family and is related to thrombopoietin. Its three N-glycosylation sites, four alpha helices, and N- to C-terminal disulfide bond are conserved across species. Glycosylation of the EPO protein is required for biological activities in vivo . The mature human EPO protein shares 75% - 84% amino acid sequence identity with bovine, canine, equine, feline, mouse, ovine, porcine, and rat EPO. EPO is primarily produced in the kidney by a population of fibroblast-like cortical interstitial cells adjacent to the proximal tubules. It is also produced in much lower, but functionally significant amounts by fetal hepatocytes and in adult liver and brain. EPO promotes erythrocyte formation by preventing the apoptosis of early erythroid precursors which express the erythropoietin receptor (EPO R). EPO R has also been described in brain, retina, heart, skeletal muscle, kidney, endothelial cells, and a variety of tumor cells . Ligand induced dimerization of EPO R triggers JAK2-mediated signaling pathways followed by receptor/ligand endocytosis and degradation. Rapid regulation of circulating EPO allows tight control of erythrocyte production and hemoglobin concentrations.

Approximately 45.1 kDa.

MGVHECPAWL WLLLSLLSLP LGLPVLGAPP RLICDSRVLE RYLLEAKEAE NITTGCAEHC SLNENITVPDTKVNFYAWKR MEVGQQAVEV WQGLALLSEA VLRGQALLVN SSQPWEPLQL HVDKAVSGLR SLTTLLRALG AQKEAISPPD AASAAPLRTI TADTFRKLFR VYSNFLRGKL KLYTGEACRT GDR

Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.

> 95% by SDS-PAGE.

1. Measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 for this effect is 2.0-8.0 ng/mL.
2. Measured by its ability to bind Human EPOR (ECD, His Tag) in functional ELISA.

< 1.0 EU per 1μg of the protein by the LAL method.

Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered concentrated solution in PBS, pH 7.4.

We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at ≤ -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.

100μg, 1mg