| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative Names | A4, A4_HUMAN, AAA, ABETA, ABPP, AICD-50, AICD-57, AICD-59, AID(50), AID(57), AID(59), Alzheimer disease amyloid protein, Amyloid intracellular domain 50, Amyloid intracellular domain 57, Amyloid intracellular domain 59, APP, APPI, Beta amyloid protein 42, Beta APP42, AB42 |
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| Form | Lyophilized powder |
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Background
AB42 is used in research use only (RUO) settings as a defined recombinant protein reagent. Bench researchers commonly leverage recombinant proteins to create controlled experimental conditions for mechanistic studies, assay development, interaction mapping, and quantitative benchmarking across model systems.
Also known as: A4, A4_HUMAN, AAA, ABETA, ABPP, AICD-50.
Biological significance and function
AB42 is studied in RUO research to understand neuronal signaling, synaptic biology, and neuroinflammation in experimental models and related molecular pathways. recombinant proteins are used as defined reagents to support mechanistic experiments, interaction mapping, and assay development in controlled settings.
Mechanistically, researchers often analyze how AB42 participates in pathway networks through molecular interactions, localization, and regulated activity. Depending on the target class, this can involve receptor-mediated signaling, enzymatic catalysis, complex assembly, or structural organization that shapes downstream cellular phenotypes.
Research relevance: RUO studies frequently connect AB42 to perturbations such as immune stimulation, stress signaling, differentiation cues, metabolic remodeling, or engineered genetic modulation—then interpret downstream readouts using complementary pathway markers.
Molecular characteristics
Molecular features matter in RUO experiments: domain boundaries, oligomerization state, and PTM sensitivity can influence binding behavior, stability, and functional readouts in vitro.
- Source species: Human
- Construct / expression region: aa 672-713
- Approx. molecular weight: 25 kDa
- Purity: Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
- Form: Lyophilized powder
- Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 10 mM Hepes, 150 mM NaCl with 5% trehalose, pH 7.4.
- Reconstitution: Centrifuge the vial before opening, reconstitute in sterile distilled water to a concentration of 0.1-1 mg/ml by gently pipetting 2-3 times, don't vortex.
PTM considerations: Post-translational modifications (PTMs) can influence stability, binding, and activity for many proteins. Whether PTMs are present depends on expression system and protein class. Prokaryotic expression typically yields non-glycosylated protein; consider whether eukaryotic PTMs are required for your assay context.
Expression and purification strategy
Expression system: This protein is produced in a prokaryotic (E. coli) system, which typically yields a defined, non-glycosylated form. This can be advantageous for mechanistic studies, binding assays, and antigen/standard use where mammalian PTMs are not required.
Purification transparency (research credibility): In research-grade recombinant protein production, constructs are commonly purified via affinity and polishing steps (e.g., chromatography) to reduce contaminants and improve batch-to-batch consistency. When present, affinity tags (e.g., His/GST/Fc) can simplify purification; tag presence or removal can influence certain binding or structural assays.
Form and handling context: Lyophilized proteins are frequently used in RUO labs to support stability during storage and shipment, while formulation components and reconstitution conditions can impact solubility and aggregation—important considerations when comparing studies across publications.
Research interpretation
Research interpretation: In experimental systems, changes involving AB42 may reflect shifts in upstream regulation, protein stability, or interaction networks. published studies commonly emphasize combining multiple readouts to interpret mechanism rather than relying on a single measurement.
Using recombinant protein as a defined reagent: recombinant AB42 is commonly used as a quantitative input for assay calibration, antibody/ligand binding studies, pathway reconstitution, and controlled perturbation experiments. Researchers often consider isoforms, fragments, or construct boundaries when comparing results across studies.
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