Von Willebrand factor A (vWFA) domain-related protein (WARP) is a 50kD glycoprotein member of the vWFA domain superfamily of extracellular matrix proteins. It is expressed in embryonic articular cartilage, skeletal muscle and basement membranes in the PNS. WARP forms disulfide-linked homodimers and multimers, and complexes with perlecan. Secreted human WARP contains a vWFA domain (aa34-213), two fibronectin type III domains (aa211-301 and 331-421) that likely bind to the GAG modification of perlecan, and one potential site for N-linked glycosylation. There is one alternate start site at Met213. Mature human WARP is 72% aa identical to mature mouse and rat WARP.
Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:
ELISA:2ug/ml
Western Blot: 0.5-1ug/ml
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Hybridoma:
Fusion of a mouse myeloma with B cells obtained from a mouse immunized with purified, NS0-derived, recombinant human WARP.
Storage and Stability:
Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20 degrees C. Stable for 12 months at -20 degrees C. Reconstitute with PBS. 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.