Recombinant Rat SIRP alpha/CD172a Protein, CF

Signal regulatory protein alpha (SIRP alpha , designated CD172a), also called SHPS-1 (SHP substrate 1) and previously, MyD-1 (Myeloid/Dendritic-1), is a homodimeric, 100 ‑ 120 kDa type I transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the SIRP/SHPS (CD172) family of the immunoglobulin superfamily (1 ‑ 6). SIRPs are paired receptors, with similar extracellular domains but differing C-termini and functions (1, 2). The 509 amino acid (aa) rat SIRP alpha contains a 342 aa extracellular domain (ECD) with one V-type and two C1 type Ig domains and many potential N-glycosylation sites. It has a 113 aa cytoplasmic sequence with ITIM motifs that recruit tyrosine phosphatases SHP-1 and SHP-2 when phosphorylated (6). Rat SIRP alpha ECD shares 60% and 75% aa sequence identity with human and mouse SIRP alpha , respectively. Mouse and human SIRP alpha have at least 30 described polymorphisms, including the human SIRP alpha prominent variant BIT (Brain Ig like molecule with Tyrosine-based activation motifs, also called SIRP alpha ₂ or PTPNS) (2). Less is known about rat SIRP alpha polymorphisms and family members. SIRP alpha is expressed mainly on myeloid cells, including macrophages, neutrophils, dendritic and Langerhans cells (3 ‑ 7). It is also found on neurons, smooth muscle and endothelial cells (8 ‑ 10). SIRP alpha shows adhesion to the ubiquitous CD47/IAP (integrin associated protein) (1, 2). Interaction between SIRP alpha and CD47 on red blood cells occurs in a species specific manner (17). Mouse and human SIRP alpha are allelic in nature, and variations in the V-type Ig‑like domain likely impacts its binding to CD47 (11). SIRP alpha engagement generally produces a negative regulatory signal (4). Low SIRP alpha recognition of CD47, which occurs on aged erythrocytes or platelets or xenogenic cells, promotes clearance of CD47^low cells from circulation (12-14). SIRP alpha recognition of surfactants SP-A and SP-D in the lung can inhibit alveolar macrophage cytokine production (15). The CD47 integrin-SIRP alpha interaction is reported to promote macrophage fusion during osteoclastogenesis (16).

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