MIA is the first discovered member of a family of secreted cytokines termed the MIA/OTOR family. The four known members of this family; MIA, MIA2, OTOR and TANGO each contain a Src homology-3 (SH3)-like domain. MIA is an autocrine growth regulatory protein secreted from chondrocytes and malignant melanoma cells that promotes melanoma metastasis by binding competitively to fibronectin and laminin in a manner that results in melanoma cell detachment from the extracellular matrix in vivo. Elevated levels of MIA may represent a clinically useful marker for diagnosis of melanoma metastasis as well as a potential marker for rheumatoid arthritis. Recombinant human MIA is a 12.2kD globular protein containing 108aa including two intramolecular disulfide bonds.
Source:
Recombinant protein corresponding to human MIA, expressed in E.coli.
Biological Activity:
The ED50 was determined by the dose-dependant proliferation of the human A375 melanoma cell line. The expected ED50 for this effect is 4-6ug/ml.
Endotoxin:
<0.1ng/ug (1EU/ug)
AA Sequence:
MGPMPKLADR KLCADQECSH PISMAVALQD YMAPDCRFLT IHRGQVVYVF SKLKGRGRLF WGGSVQGDYY GDLAARLGYF PSSIVREDQT LKPGKVDVKT DKWDFYCQ
Storage and Stability:
May be stored at 4 degrees C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store 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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