Technical datasheet
Description
The polyclonal antibody reacts with mouse VG5Q, a 84 kDa protein. VG5Q functions as an angiogenic factor in promoting angiogenesis and suppression of VG5Q expression inhibits vessel formation. Angiogenic factors are critical to the initiation of angiogenesis and maintenance of the vascular network. Angiogenesis has an essential role in pathological conditions such as cancer and various ischaemic and inflammatory diseases.
VG5Q can bind to endothelial cells and promote cell proliferation, suggesting that the protein may act in an autocrine fashion. VG5Q interacts with TWEAK (also known as TNFSF12), another secreted angiogenic factor.
VG5Q shows strong expression in blood vessels and is secreted when vessel formation is initiated. VG5Q protein was detected mostly in the cytoplasm and around the nuclei of human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVECs). Furthermore VG5Q is detected in human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs), human heart fibroblast (HHF) and ovarian cancer cells (OV-3), but low expression was detected in kidney cancer cells (RP-45), HeLa Cells and bladder cancer cells.
Formulation
1 ml (100 µg/ml) 0.2 µm filtered antibody solution in PBS, containing 0.02% sodium azide and 0.1% bovine serum albumin.
Species
Rabbit IgG
Application
The polyclonal antibody to mouse VG5Q is useful for immuno precipitation and immunohistology on both frozen and paraffin sections. Furthermore the polyclonal antibody can be used for immuno assays and Western blotting.
Use
For Western blotting and immunohistology dilutions to be used depend on detection system applied. It is recommended that users test the reagent and determine their own optimal dilutions. The typical starting working dilution is 1:10.
Storage and stability
Product should be stored at 4°C. Under recommended storage conditions, product is stable for one year.
References
1. Tian, X et al; Identification of an angiogenic factor that when mutated causes susceptibility to Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Nature 2004, 427: 640
Precautions
For research use only. Not for use in or on humans or animals or for diagnostics. It is the responsibility of the user to comply with all local/state and Federal rules in the use of this product. Hycult Biotech is not responsible for any patent infringements that might result with the use of or derivation of this product.
References
1. Tian, X et al; Identification of an angiogenic factor that when mutated causes susceptibility to Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome. Nature 2004, 427: 640