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Background
What is ROBO1? ROBO1 (Roundabout guidance receptor 1; also reported under aliases such as DUTT1/SAX3 in some resources) encodes a cell-surface, single-pass type I transmembrane receptor in the Roundabout (ROBO) family. It is a member of the immunoglobulin superfamily and functions as an axon guidance and cell migration receptor
Subcellular localization (research context): ROBO1 is primarily associated with the plasma membrane as a guidance receptor. Depending on cell type and experimental context, receptor trafficking and compartmental distribution can shift as part of receptor regulation and signaling-state changes. Domain / architecture (why fragments matter): ROBO receptors share a conserved ectodomain organization built for extracellular recognition. ROBO1 is commonly described as containing five immunoglobulin-like domains and three fibronectin type III domains in its extracellular region, followed by a single transmembrane segment and a cytoplasmic signaling region in the full-length receptor. What this recombinant protein represents: This product is a recombinant human ROBO1 protein fragment corresponding to Gln26–Pro897 (a large portion of the extracellular region), expressed in mammalian cells and supplied as a purified, soluble reagent with a C-terminal His tag. As a soluble ectodomain reagent, it is typically used when researchers want a defined ROBO1 input for controlled binding/interaction studies, benchmarking reagents, or building reproducible assay systems where endogenous ROBO1 is variable by cell type, isoform, and expression level. Core pathway identity: ROBO1 is best known as a receptor in the SLIT–ROBO signaling axis. In classic guidance biology, ROBO1 helps cells and axons interpret extracellular cues during nervous system development and in migration-related paradigms. Ligand-driven guidance signaling (research framing): ROBO1 is activated by SLIT-family ligands, producing guidance outcomes that are often described as repulsive in axon pathfinding systems. In broader experimental contexts, SLIT–ROBO outputs can be strongly dependent on cell type, receptor composition, and the local signaling environment. Why researchers study ROBO1: ROBO1 links extracellular cue recognition to cytoskeletal and polarity control, making it a common entry point for studying directional migration and guidance decisions. Functionally, ROBO-family signaling is frequently discussed alongside downstream regulators that shape actin dynamics and cell movement behavior, supporting mechanistic hypotheses about how guidance receptors alter protrusion, adhesion, and directional persistence. Developmental neurobiology and beyond: While SLIT–ROBO biology is strongly associated with nervous system wiring and midline guidance, the pathway is broadly used in research settings that examine cell positioning and directed migration. Recombinant ROBO1 ectodomain reagents are therefore useful when the experimental goal is to isolate ligand recognition and binding specificity from intracellular signaling complexity. Post-translational modification considerations: ROBO1 is an extracellular, multi-domain receptor; for many cell-surface receptors of this class, native-like folding and glycosylation can influence conformation, epitope accessibility, and ligand binding behavior. Mammalian expression is commonly selected to better preserve these extracellular features compared with purely prokaryotic expression systems. Expression system: Mammalian cells. Region expressed: Gln26–Pro897 (soluble ectodomain fragment), with C-His tag. Purification: Affinity chromatography; reported purity >90% (per your product data). Formulation note (interpretation): Stabilizing buffer systems and lyophilized formats are commonly used for recombinant ectodomains to support storage stability and reduce aggregation risk. (Operational handling and shipping details should remain in your separate “Available Options / Storage & Shipping” fields, not here.) For many receptor systems, the ectodomain is where experimentally tractable questions begin: what binds, with what specificity, and how domain composition shapes recognition. A recombinant ROBO1 extracellular fragment can serve as a defined molecular reference for comparing binding behavior across reagents and experimental systems. This can be especially helpful when results need to be compared across cell lines or engineered models where endogenous ROBO1 abundance, isoform usage, and membrane organization differ, and where intracellular adaptor availability adds additional variability to full-length receptor signaling.
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