Recombinant Human Midkine protein(N-His)

SKU: PKSH034177

Size: 100μg

Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.

Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Exp date: 12 months

Category ID_II: Recombinant Proteins

Category ID_III: Others

Abbreviation: Midkine

Target Synonym: MK;NEGF-2

Research Areas: Neuroscience

Conjugation:

Target Species: Human

Expression Host: E.coli

Application:

Fusion tag: C-His

UNIProt ID: P21741

Accession: P21741

Background: Midkine (MK or MDK) also known as neurite growth-promoting factor 2 (NEGF2) is a basic heparin-binding growth factor of low molecular weight, and forms a family with pleiotrophin. Midkine is a retinoic acid-responsive, heparin-binding growth factor expressed in various cell types during embryogenesis. It promotes angiogenesis, cell growth, and cell migration. Midkine is also expressed in several carcinomas, suggesting that it may play a role in tumorigenesis, perhaps through its effects on angiogenesis. Midkine binds anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) which induces ALK activation and subsequent phosphorylation of the insulin receptor substrate (IRS1), followed by the activation of mitogen-activated protein kinase (MAPK) and PI3-kinase and the induction of cell proliferation. Midkine is involved in neointima formation after arterial injury, possibly by mediating leukocyte recruitment. Also involved in early fetal adrenal gland development. Midkine exhibited increased expression in the breast carcinomas but showed much lower expression in the normal breast tissue. Thus, it can be used as a breast carcinomas marker.

Concentration:

Activity: Not validated for activity

Sequence: Val 21-Asp 143

Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Formulation: Lyophilized from sterile 20 mM sodium citrate, 0.2 M NaCl, pH 3.5.
Normally 5% - 8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween 80 are added as protectants before lyophilization.
Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.

Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Endotoxin: < 0.1 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Calculated MW: 14.4 kDa

ObservedMW: 18 kDa