Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is an 84-residue vitamin K-dependent protein initially isolated from bovine bone. In addition, MGP is a 10-kD protein produced and secreted by vascular smooth muscle cells and chondrocytes and significantly accumulated in bone, cartilage, and dentin. It is also expressed at high levels in heart, kidney, and lung and is upregulated by vitamin D in bone cells. MGP has a high affinity binding to calcium ions, similar to other Gla-containing proteins. The protein acts as an inhibitor of vascular mineralization and plays a role in bone organization. And this gene is mapped to 12p12.3.
Formulation
0.5mg/ml if reconstituted with 0.2ml sterile DI water
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen Region
Amino acids Y20-F96 from the human protein were used as the immunogen for the MGP antibody.
Isotype
IgG
Predicted Reactivity
Human
Reactivity
Human
Recombinant
No
Subcellular Location
Cytoplasmic, membranous
Uniprot
P08493
Format
Antigen affinity purified
Purification
Antigen affinity
Storage
After reconstitution, the MGP antibody can be stored for up to one month at 4°C. For long-term, aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Applications
WB, IHC-P
Dilution
Western blot: 0.1-0.5ug/ml,Immunohistochemistry (FFPE): 0.5-1ug/ml