This gene encodes a cell surface tyrosine kinase receptor for members of the platelet-derived growth factor family. These growth factors are mitogens for cells of mesenchymal origin. The identity of the growth factor bound to a receptor monomer determines whether the functional receptor is a homodimer or a heterodimer, composed of both platelet-derived growth factor receptor alpha and beta polypeptides. Studies suggest that this gene plays a role in organ development, wound healing, and tumor progression. Mutations in this gene have been associated with idiopathic hypereosinophilic syndrome, somatic and familial gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and a variety of other cancers.
Aliases: PDGFRA; PDGFR2; PDGFR-2
Entrez GeneID: 5156
Swissprot: P16234
WB Predicted band size : 122.6kDa
Host/Isotype: Mouse IgG2a
Species Reactivity : Human
Immunogen: Purified recombinant fragment of human CD140a (AA: extra 179-361) expressed in E. Coli.