COMP (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein, Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein Precursor, EDM1, EPD1, Epiphyseal Dysplasia 1, Epiphyseal Dysplasia 1 Multiple, MED, MGC13181, MGC149768, PSACH, Pseudoachondroplasia, THBS5, Thrombospondin 5)

Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) is a non-collagenous glycoprotein and is a member of the thrombospondin family of extracellular proteins. COMP is a calcium-binding protein of high molecular weight (>500kD) present in the extracellular matrix of articular, nasal and tracheal cartilage. COMP is not only cartilage-derived but was found widely in other tissues, including synovium and tendon. Intact COMP is pentameric, with five identical subunits and the carboxy-terminal globular domain of native COMP binds to collagens I, II, and IX. It has been proposed that COMP molecules are important for maintaining the properties and integrity of collagen network. In addition COMP may have a storage and delivery function for hydrophobic cell signaling molecules such as vitamin D. \n\nApplications: \nSuitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.\n\nRecommended Dilution:\nWestern Blot: 1:1000\nOptimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.\n\nStorage and Stability:\nLyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degrees C. Reconstituted product is stable for 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.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Catalog Number

C7849-09B

Size

20ul

Applications

ELISA, WB

Hosts

Rabbit

Reactivities

Hum, Mouse, Rat

Form

Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, pH 7.2. Reconstitute with 100ul sterile ddH2O.

P Type

Pab

Purity

Serum

References

1. Spitznagel, L., Nitsche, D.P., Paulsson, M., Maurer, P., and Zaucke, F.. Characterization of a pseudoachondroplasia-associated mutation (His587-->Arg) in the C-terminal, collagen-binding domain of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP). Biochem J. (2004) 377(Pt 2): 479-487.

Additional Info

Recognizes rat Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP). \nSpecies crossreactivity: human, mouse.