EPO Protein (hFc Tag)

• Description:

  Erythropoietin is a member of the EPO / TPO family. It is a secreted, glycosylated cytokine composed of four alpha helical bundles. Erythropoietin can be found in the plasma and regulates red cell production by promoting erythroid differentiation and initiating hemoglobin synthesis. It also has neuroprotective activity against a variety of potential brain injuries and antiapoptotic functions in several tissue types. Erythropoietin is the principal hormone involved in the regulation of erythrocyte differentiation and the maintenance of a physiological level of circulating erythrocyte mass. It is produced by kidney or liver of adult mammals and by liver of fetal or neonatal mammals. Genetic variation in erythropoietin is associated with susceptbility to microvascular complications of diabetes type 2. These are pathological conditions that develop in numerous tissues and organs as a consequence of diabetes mellitus. They include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy leading to end-stage renal disease, and diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic retinopathy remains the major cause of new-onset blindness among diabetic adults. It is characterized by vascular permeability and increased tissue ischemia and angiogenesis. It has a longer circulating half-life in vivo. Erythropoietin is being much misused as a performance-enhancing drug in endurance athletes.

• Synonyms:

  DBAL Protein; ECYT5 Protein; EP Protein; MVCD2 Protein

• Accession Number:

  NP_000790.2

• Reactivity:

  Human

• Cross Reactivity:

  Human

• Label:

  HFc-Tag

• Assay Protocol:

  See Datasheet send with the product

• Endotoxin:

  < 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method

• Purity:

  ≥ 95 % as determined by SDS-PAGE. ≥ 95 % as determined by SEC-HPLC.

• Bioactivity:

  1. Measured in a cell proliferation assay using TF-1 human erythroleukemic cells. The ED50 for this effect is 2.0-8.0 ng/mL. 2.Immobilized Recombinant Human EPO Receptor / EPOR Protein (ECD, His Tag) at 2 μg/mL (100 μL/well) can bind Recombinant Human Erythropoietin / EPO Protein (Fc Tag), the EC50 is 5-15 ng/mL.

• Length:

  404

• Form:

  Lyophilized or frozen liquid

• Buffer:

  PBS, pH 7.4

• Reconstitution:

  See Datasheet

• Molecular Weight:

  45.1 kDa (glycosylated)

• Storage Conditions:

  Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20°C to -80°C. Store it under sterile conditions at -20°C to -80°C. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

• Host or Source:

  HEK 293 cells