TrkA | Tyrosine Kinase Receptor A
AS13 2698 | Clonality: Polyclonal | Host: Rabbit | Reactivity: Human, Rat, Mouse

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Immunohistochemical staining of Tyrosine Kinase Receptor A (TrkA) in rat spinal cord (free floating cryostat section) using rabbit antibody (AS13 2698) at a dilution of 1 in 2000. Courtesy of Professor Xin Fu Zhou, The Flinders University of South Australia.
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Background
TrkA is a member of the neurotrophic tyrosine kinase receptor family. It is a membrane-bound receptor that upon neurotrophin binding, phosphorylates itself and members of the MAPK pathway. TrkA is required for high-affinity binding to nerve growth factor (NGF), neurotrophin-3 and neurotrophin-4/5 but not brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). TrkA leads to cell differentiations and may play a role in specifying sensory neuron subtypes. It has a crucial role in the development and function of the nociceptive reception system as well as establishment of thermal regulation via sweating.