Description
Data Sheet
| Amino acid sequence | QNCSGPCRCP DEPAPRCPAG VSLVLDGCGC CRVCAKQLGE LCTERDPCDP HKGLFCHFGS PANRKIGVCT AKDGAPCIFG GTVYRSGESF QSSCKYQCTC LDGAVGCMPL CSMDVRLPSP DCPFPRRVKL PGKCCEEWVC DEPKDQTVVG PALAAYRLED TFGPDPTMIR ANCLVQTTEW SACSKTCGMG ISTRVTNDNA SCRLEKQSRL CMVRPCEADL EENIKKGKKC IRTPKISKPI KFELSGCTSM KTYRAKFCGV CTDGRCCTPH RTTTLPVEFK CPDGEVMKKN MMFIKTCACH YNCPGDNDIF ESLYYRKMYG DMA HHHHHH. |
| Description | The CTGF Human Recombinant produced in HEK293 cells, is 36kDa protein containing a total of 329 amino acid residues (aa 27-349) including a C-terminal 6His tag. |
| Expression host | HEK293 cells. |
| Formulation | CTGF filtered (0.2um) solution in Citrate buffer pH 4.7 and 20% (w/v) glycerol. |
| Protein Background | Connective Tissue Growth Factor belongs to the CCN family of proteins. The CCN family presently consists of six members in human also known as: Cyr61 (Cystein rich 61), CTGF (Connective Tissue Growth Factor), Nov (Nephroblastoma Overexpressed gene), WISP-1, 2 and 3 (Wnt-1 Induced Secreted Proteins). The CCN genes encode secreted proteins associated with the Extracellular Matrix (ECM) and cell membrane.CCN proteins are matricellular proteins which are involved in the regulation of various cellular functions including: proliferation, differentiation, survival, adhesion and migration. They are expressed in derivatives of the three embryonic sheets and are implicated in the development of kidney, nervous system, muscle, bone marrow, cartilage and bone. During adulthood, they are implicated in wound healing, bone fracture repair, and pathologies such as: fibrosis, vascular ailments and tumorigenesis.Full length secreted CCN proteins can show an antiproliferative activity, whereas truncated isoforms are likely to stimulate proliferation and behave as oncogenes.The full length protein consists of four modules: Module I shares partial identity with the N-terminal part of the Insulin-like Growth Factor Binding Proteins (IGFBPs).Module II includes a stretch of 70amino acid residues which shares sequence identity with the Von Willebrand Factor Type C repeat (VWC).Module III contains sequences sharing identity with the Thrombospondin type 1 repeat (TSP1) (WSXCSXXCG), which is thought to be implicated in the binding of sulfated glycoconjugates and to be important for cell adhesion.Module IV, also designated CT, is encoded by exon5. It is the leasts conserved one of the four domains at the level of nucleotide sequence, but it appears to be critical for several of the biological functions attributed to the CCN proteins. Module IV resembles the CT domain of several extracellular protein including, Von Willebrand’s factor and mucins. Sequence similarities to heparin-binding motifs are also found within this domain.Proteolysis of |
| Purity | Greater than 90.0% as determined by SDS-PAGE. |
| Reagent Appearance | Filtered colorless solution. |
| Stability | Store at 4°C if entire vial will be used within 2-4 weeks. Store, frozen at -20°C for longer periods of time. For long term storage it is recommended to add a carrier protein (0.1% HSA or BSA).Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles. |
| Synonyms | CCN2, NOV2, HCS24, IGFBP8, MGC102839, CTGF. |
