Recombinant Mouse Slitrk2 (partial) is widely used in:
Synapse Formation Assays: Validates Slitrk2’s role in excitatory synapse development via co-culture systems with neurons .
Protein Interaction Studies: Identifies binding partners like PTPσ and PDZ-domain scaffolds (e.g., PSD-95, Shank3) .
Antibody Production: Serves as an immunogen for generating antibodies targeting Slitrk2’s extracellular region .
Neurological Disease Models: Tests functional consequences of Slitrk2 variants observed in neuropsychiatric disorders .
Expression System: Commonly produced in mammalian cells (e.g., HEK293) to ensure proper glycosylation and folding .
Validation: Confirmed via Western blot (WB), immunohistochemistry (IHC), and functional assays in neuronal cultures .
Carrier-Free Option: Available for applications where bovine serum albumin (BSA) might interfere .
Current research focuses on: