Thermo Fisher Scientific Human Aggrecan (Interglobular Domain) Recombinant Protein

Applications

Tested Dilution

Publications

Control (Ctrl)

Assay-dependent

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Product Specifications

Expression System

E. coli

Class

Recombinant

Type

Protein

Conjugate

Unconjugated Unconjugated Unconjugated

Form

Liquid

Concentration

0.5 mg/mL

Storage conditions

-80° C, Avoid Freeze/Thaw Cycles

Shipping conditions

Wet ice

Product Specific Information

RP-77527 is a purified recombinant Aggrecan Interglobular Domain protein. The recombinant protein contains cleavage sites for aggrecanases (E373-A374 in aggrecan) and matrix metalloproteinases (N341-F342 in aggrecan). RP-77527 may be used as a control with corresponding anti-Aggrecan Interglobular Domain antibodies.

Target Information

Aggrecan also known as cartilage-specific proteoglycan core protein (CSPCP) or chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 1 is a protein that is encoded by the ACAN gene. The encoded protein is an integral part of the extracellular matrix in cartilaginous tissue and it withstands compression in cartilage. The human form of the protein is 2316 amino acids long (approximately 250 kDa) and can be expressed in multiple isoforms due to alternative splicing. Aggrecan exhibits a bottlebrush structure, in which chondroitin sulfate and keratan sulfate chains are attached to an extended protein core. The synthesis and degradation of aggrecan are being investigated for their roles in cartilage deterioration during joint injury, disease, and aging. It contains three interglobular domains (IGDs), G1, G2, and G3 that are involved in aggregation, hyaluronan binding, cell adhesion, and chondrocyte apoptosis. Aggrecan fragments from articular cartilage are released into the synovial fluid at all stages of human osteoarthritis as a result of cleavage by aggrecanase and MMP activity. Antibodies BC-3 and BC-4 can be used to detect these neo epitopes of Aggrecanase (ARGSVXXX) and MMP (XXXVDIPEN), respectively.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. Not for resale without express authorization.