Punctin-1 is a secreted molecule resembling members of the family of proteases designated ADAMTS (a disintegrin-like and metalloprotease domain with thrombospondin type I motif). ADAMTS proteases are secreted enzymes that consist of a metalloprotease domain (which provides the catalytic activity) and ancillary domains (which provide substrate, cell or extracellular matrix activity). Punctin-1 lacks the pro-metalloprotease and the disintegrin-like domain typical of this family but contains other ADAMTS domains in precise order including 4 thrombospondin-I repeats. Punctin-1 is an extracellular matrix protein in tissues and deposited into the cell substratum and localized towards the periphery of transfected cells. Punctin-1 and Punctin-2 (ADAMTSL-3) are the first members of a novel family of ADAMTS-like proteins that appear to have important functions in the extracellular matrix.
Applications:
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunoassays. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. For long-term storage and to avoid repeated freezing and thawing, aliquot and store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months at -20 degrees C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.