EGFRvIII Peptide (bs-2558P)

EGFRvIII Peptide

Quantity size:

500ug

Source:

Synthetic Peptide

Form:

lyophilized powde

Purity:

≥95% (Purified by HPLC)

Storage:

Shipped at 4℃, Store at -20℃ (Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles).

Application:

Biological activity
Immunology research

Background:

The epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is overexpressed in a variety of human epithelial tumors, often as a consequence of gene amplification. Tumors with EGFR gene amplification frequently contain EGFR gene rearrangements, with the most common extracellular domain mutation being EGFRvIII. This mutation leads to a deletion of exons 2-7 of the EGFR gene and renders the mutant receptor incapable of binding any known ligand. Despite this, EGFRvIII displays low-level constitutive signaling that is augmented by reduced internalization and downregulation. Aberrant EGFRvIII signaling has been shown to be important in driving tumor progression and often correlates with poor prognosis. It is clear that EGFRvIII is expressed in a considerable proportion of patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

Also known as:

GFR vIII; EGFR; Epidermal growth factor receptor variant type Ⅲ; epidermal growth factor receptor isoform a variant.

Important Note: This product as supplied is intended for research use only, not for use in human, therapeutic or diagnostic applications.