Introduction
TIE-1 (tyrosine kinase with Ig and EGF homology domains 1) and TIE-2/Tek are receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) that share a unique structure. This structure includes two immunoglobulin-like domains surrounding three epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like domains, followed by three fibronectin type III-like repeats in the extracellular region and a split tyrosine kinase domain in the cytoplasmic region. These receptors are primarily found on endothelial and hematopoietic progenitor cells, playing crucial roles in angiogenesis, vasculogenesis, and hematopoiesis. Human TIE-1 cDNA encodes a precursor protein consisting of 1124 amino acid (aa) residues. This precursor protein includes an 18-residue signal peptide, a 727-residue extracellular domain, and a 354-residue cytoplasmic domain. While two ligands, angiopoietin-1 (Ang1) and angiopoietin-2 (Ang2), have been identified for TIE-2, no ligand has been found for TIE-1 thus far.
Description
Recombinant human TIE-1 Fc Chimera, produced in baculovirus, is a homodimeric glycoprotein. It consists of 749 amino acids fused with the Fc region of human IgG1, resulting in a total molecular mass of 250 kDa. The monomeric form of human TIE-1/Fc has a calculated molecular mass of approximately 105 kDa. However, due to glycosylation, it migrates as an approximately 125 kDa protein on SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions. Purification of the TIE1 Fc Chimera is achieved through proprietary chromatographic techniques.
Physical Appearance
Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
Formulation
TIE-1 Fc Chimera was lyophilized from a sterile solution containing 20mM Tris, 0.5M NaCl, and 10% Sucrose at a concentration of 1 mg/ml.
Solubility
To reconstitute the lyophilized TIE-1 Fc Chimera, it is recommended to dissolve it in sterile water at a concentration of at least 100 µg/ml. This solution can be further diluted in other aqueous solutions.
Stability
Lyophilized sTIE-1 remains stable at room temperature for up to 3 weeks; however, it is recommended to store it desiccated below -18°C. Once reconstituted, TIE-1 should be stored at 4°C for 2-7 days. For long-term storage, freezing below -18°C is recommended. To enhance stability during long-term storage, adding a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA) is advisable. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Purity
The purity of this product is greater than 90.0%, as determined by: (A) Reverse-Phase High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (RP-HPLC) analysis. (B) Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate-Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) analysis.
Synonyms
Tyrosine kinase with immunoglobulin-like and EGF-like domains 1, JTK14, TIE, TIE1.