Integrin Alphal, Beta2 (ITGB2) Active Protein

Integrin alphaLbeta2 is one of three beta2 integrin adhesion proteins. The non-covalent heterodimer of 180kD aL/CD11a and 95kD b2/CD18 integrin subunits is expressed on virtually all leukocytes. The ligand binding site of LFA-1 is in the N-terminal head region, formed by an interaction of the vWFA (I, I-like) domains from each subunit, and the aL beta­propeller structure. The aL subunit contains domains termed thigh, calf-1 and calf-2, while the b2 subunit contains a PSI region and four cysteine-rich I-EGF folds. Each subunit has a transmembrane sequence and a short cytoplasmic tail connected to the cytoskeleton. Upon activation by "inside-out" signaling, clustering, or Mg2+ or Mn2+ binding to metal ion-dependent adhesion sites within the vWFA domains, the molecule unfolds from its inactive, "closed" conformation to expose ligand binding sites. Active aLb2 binds ICAM-1/CD54, ICAM-2, ICAM-3 and JAM-A. The adhesion stabilizes interactions between T cells and antigen-presenting cells, decreases the T cell activation threshold and facilitates leukocyte transendothelial migration to sites of inflammation. A constitutively active construct severely impairs immune responses, demonstrating that both activation and de-activation are important. Mutations of b2, especially in the vWFA domain, cause leukocyte adhesion deficiency (LAD-1) and susceptibility to bacterial infections. The 1088aa human aL/CD11b is 73-74% aa identical to mouse and rat, and 79-80% aa identical to bovine, porcine, ovine, goat and canine. The 678aa human b2/CD18 shares 81-83% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat, bovine, canine, goat, ovine and porcine b2 ECD. A second human aL isoform has 53 aa inserted after aa 954 in the ECD. The 678 aa human b 2/CD18 ECD shares 81-83% aa sequence identity with mouse, rat, bovine, canine, goat, ovine and porcine b2 ECD.


Human Integrin alpha L (Tyr26-Met1089) acidic tail, ~121.7kD, Accession #P20701 Human Integrin beta2 (Gln23-Asn700) basic tail, ~79kD, Accession #P05107 expressed in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells.

Small volumes of Itgb2 active protein vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS636537 is an active protein targeting Itgb2. Also known as Integrin alphaL, beta2, Recombinant, Human (LFA-1, CD11a/CD18).