Viral Details

Viral Backbone

Human Adenovirus Type5 (dE1/E3)

Promoter

CMV

Reporter

none, optional GFP, CFP, YFP, RFP or mCherry

Storage Buffer

DMEM, 2% BSA, 2.5% Glycerol

Gene Details

Species

Human

Gene Symbol

PDGFRA

Gene Name

platelet derived growth factor receptor alpha

Gene ID

5156

Gene Synonyms

CD140A; GAS9; PDGFR-2; PDGFR2; RHEPDGFRA

ORF Size

2232 bp

RefSeq#

BC063414

Gene Description

PDGFRA 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.

UniGene ID

Hs.74615

HGNC ID

HGNC:8803