AGR2 (Anterior Gradient Protein 2 Homolog, AG-2, hAG-2, HPC8, Secreted Cement Gland Protein XAG-2 homolog, AG2, UNQ515/PRO1030)

Agrin is an essential extracellular matrix component which promotes clustering of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) and other proteins during development at the neuromuscular junction. Agrin, MuSK and Rapsyn are all essential components for AChR aggregation, through an unknown mechanism. The C-terminal region of agrin is released into the medium, interacts with receptors on the muscle surface and induces AChR aggregation. The central region contains two O-linked glycosylation sites and a domain homologous to domain III of laminin. The N-terminal region anchors agrin to the extracellular matrix via other basal membrane components. This region also contains a protease inhibitor domain and glycosaminoglycan attachment sites; increasing the predicted MW from 200kD to ~600kD.\n\nApplications:\nSuitable for use in Western Blot, Immunoprecipitation and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1:100\nImmunohistochemistry: Frozen\nImmunohistochemistry (formalin fixed paraffin embedded): 1:100\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nMay be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Aliquots are stable for at least 12 months. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

A1059-59F1

Size

100ug

Applications

IHC, IP, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.05% BSA, 0.05% sodium azide.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Purified by Protein G affinity Chromatography.

Isotype

IgG

References

1. Fletcher GC et al.,Br J Cancer. 2003 Feb 24;88(4):579-85. 2. Petek E et al.,Cytogenet Cell Genet. 2000;89(3-4):141-2.

Additional Info

Recognizes human AGR2 homolog. Species Crossreactivity: mouse. Species sequence homology: rat, chimpanzee, canine, bovine, xenopus, chicken, orangutan.