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Synonyms
Recombinant Mouse Progranulin (Untagged)
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Alternative_names
Proepithelin, PEPI, PC Cell-derived Growth Factor.
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Description
Regulator of cell growth, wound healing, and tumorigenesis
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Recombinant
Yes
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Source
HEK 293 cells
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Purity by SDS PAGE
≥95%
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Assay
SDS-PAGE
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Molecular Weight
~65.0 kDa
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Storage Temp
-20°C
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Shipping
Gel pack
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Shelf Life
12 months
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Appearance
Lyophilized protein
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Physical form description
Lyophilized from 0.2 um-filtered solution in PBS, pH 7.2.
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Reconstitution Instructions
Reconstitute in distilled water
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Background Information
Progranulin (PGRN), also called proepithelin and PC cell-derived growth factor, is a single precursor protein of granulins which are a family of secreted, glycosylated peptides. It is a widely expressed pluripotent growth factor which plays a role in processes such as development, wound repair and inflammation by activating signaling cascades that control cell cycle progression and cell motility. Its function in the central nervous system is of interest, as mutations in the PGRN gene were found in cases of fronto-temporal degeneration (FTLD). In addition, PGRN has also been linked to tumorigenesis. Progranulin is a biomarker for FTLD, other types of Alzheimer‘s Disease (AD) and potentially for MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment). Additionally, PGRN is described as a new ligand of TNF receptors and a potential therapeutic against inflammatory disease like arthritis.
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Amino acid sequence
Signal peptide and mouse progranulin (aa 1-589) is untagged. Reflects the native sequence with no additional amino acids.
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Handling
Centrifuge the vial prior to opening.
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Usage
For Research Use Only! Not to be used in humans
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Properties
Human proteins, cDNA and human recombinants are used in human reactive ELISA kits and to produce anti-human mono and polyclonal antibodies. Modern humans (Homo sapiens, primarily ssp. Homo sapiens sapiens). Depending on the epitopes used human ELISA kits can be cross reactive to many other species. Mainly analyzed are human serum, plasma, urine, saliva, human cell culture supernatants and biological samples.
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Test
Mouse or mice from the Mus musculus species are used for production of mouse monoclonal antibodies or mabs and as research model for humans in your lab. Mouse are mature after 40 days for females and 55 days for males. The female mice are pregnant only 20 days and can give birth to 10 litters of 6-8 mice a year. Transgenic, knock-out, congenic and inbread strains are known for C57BL/6, A/J, BALB/c, SCID while the CD-1 is outbred as strain.
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Latin name
Mus musculus
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Additional source
Recombinants or rec. proteins
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Group
recombinants
