Ephrin Type-B Receptor 2 (EPHB2) Mouse Recombinant Protein

This gene encodes a member of the Eph receptor family of receptor tyrosine kinase transmembrane glycoproteins. These receptors consist of an N-terminal glycosylated ligand-binding domain, a transmembrane region and an intracellular kinase domain. The encoded receptor preferentially binds membrane-bound ephrin-B ligands and is involved in nervous system and vascular development. This gene is used as a marker of intestinal stem cells. Homozygous knockout mice for this gene exhibit impaired axon guidance and vestibular function. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Aug 2015]

Receptor tyrosine kinase which binds promiscuously transmembrane ephrin-B family ligands residing on adjacent cells, leading to contact-dependent bidirectional signaling into neighboring cells. The signaling pathway downstream of the receptor is referred to as forward signaling while the signaling pathway downstream of the ephrin ligand is referred to as reverse signaling. Functions in axon guidance during development. Involved in the guidance of commissural axons, that form a major interhemispheric connection between the 2 temporal lobes of the cerebral cortex. Also involved in guidance of contralateral inner ear efferent growth cones at the midline and of retinal ganglion cell axons to the optic disk. In addition to axon guidance, also regulates dendritic spines development and maturation and stimulates the formation of excitatory synapses. Upon activation by EFNB1, abolishes the ARHGEF15-mediated negative regulation on excitatory synapse formation. Controls other aspects of development including angiogenesis, palate development and in inner ear development through regulation of endolymph production. Forward and reverse signaling through the EFNB2/EPHB2 complex regulate movement and adhesion of cells that tubularize the urethra and septate the cloaca. May function as a tumor suppressor.