PGFL ; PIGF ; placental growth factor (PGF) ; Vascular endothelial growth factor related protein
Categories
Primary Antibodies
Cellular Localization
Extracellular(secreted)
Chromosome Location
14q24.3
Clonality
monoclonal
Description
The onset of angiogenesis is believed to be an early event in tumorigenesis and may facilitate tumor progression and metastasis. Several growth factors with angiogenic activity have been described. These include Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF), Platelet Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) and Placenta Growth Factor (PLGF). Placenta growth factor (PLGF) is a secreted protein primarily produced by placental trophoblasts but also expressed in other endothelial cells and tumors. There are three isoforms, PLGF-1, PLGF-2, and PLGF-3. PLGF-2 is expressed up until week 8 in the placenta; the placental tissues continuously express PLGF-1 and PLGF-3 but only PLGF-1 is found in colon and mammary carcinomas. PLGF acts to stimulate angiogenesis, endothelial growth and migration. PLGF is a powerful promoter of tumor growth and is upregulated in some cancers, and PLGF is thought to aid in atherosclerotic lesions and neovascular growth surrounding the lesion. Also, PLGF appears to aid aldosterone mediated atherosclerosis. Serum levels of PLGF in some cases are used as a potential biomarker for disease or genetic defect. Recent research indicates that PLGF levels are lower in mothers with Down syndrome fetuses. Evidence has suggested VEGF to be an obligatory component in PLGF signaling. While VEGF homodimers and VEGF/PLGF heterodimers function as potent mediators of mitogenic and chemotactic responses in endothelial cells, PLGF homodimers are effectual only at extremely high concentrations. Indeed, many of the physiological effects attributed to VEGF may actually be a result of VEGF/PLGF. VEGF and PLGF share a common receptor, Flt-1, and may also activate Flk-1/KDR.
Host
Mouse
Immunogen
Recombinant human PLGF protein
Isotype
IgG1 Kappa
Positive Control
HepG2 or HEK293T cells. Human placental and brain tumors.
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
FALSE
Regulatory
RUO
Swissprot
P49763
Uniprot
252820
Gene Id
5228
Buffer
200μg/ml of Ab purified from Bioreactor Concentrate by Protein A/G. Prepared in 10mM PBS with 0.05% BSA; 0.05% azide. Also available WITHOUT BSA; azide at 1.0mg/ml.
Concentration
1.0mg/ml
Description
There are no warranties, expressed or implied, which extend beyond this description. Company is not liable for any personal injury or economic loss resulting from this product.
Purity
Purified Ab WITHOUT BSA and Azide at 1.0mg/ml
Applications
ELISA, Func
Description
Optimal dilution for a specific application should be determined., ELISA ; Func
Dilution
ELISA
For coating, order Ab without BSA
Func
Order Ab without BSA & Azide
Reviews of Anti-PLGF (Placental Growth Factor) Antibody BHA10204070