Function
Functions in regulating agonist-mediated G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR) signaling by mediating both receptor desensitization and resensitization processes. During homologous desensitization, beta-arrestins bind to the GPCR-phosphorylated receptor and sterically preclude its coupling to the cognate G protein; the binding appears to require additional receptor determinants exposed only in the active receptor conformation. The beta-arrestins target many receptors for internalization by acting as endocytic adapters (CLASPs, clathrin-associated sorting proteins) and recruiting the GPRCs to the adapter protein 2 complex 2 (AP-2) in clathrin-coated pits (CCPs).
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Cytoplasm; Nucleus; Cell membrane; Membrane, clathrin-coated pit; Cytoplasmic vesicle
Tissue Specificity: Found in a variety of tissues. The short isoform is the most abundant form in all tissues
Product Specifications
Recombinant Bovine Beta-arrestin-2 (ARRB2), partial is a recombinant protein from Bos taurus (Bovine), expressed in E.coli, covering amino acids 240-420aa, with N-terminal 6xHis-GST-tagged tag, molecular weight 51.5kDa, purity Greater than 90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications.
