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Lead time: 22-32 working days
Research Topic: Signal Transduction
Uniprot ID: Q92954
Gene Names: PRG4
Organism: Homo sapiens (Human)
AA Sequence: MAWKTLPIYLLLLLSVFVIQQVSSQDLSSCAGRCGEGYSRDATCNCDYNCQHYMECCPDFKRVCTAELSCKGRCFESFERGRECDCDAQCKKYDKCCPDYESFCAEVHNPTSPPSSKKAPPPSGASQTIKSTTKRSPKPPNKKKTKKVIESEEITE
Expression Region: 1-156aa
Sequence Info: Full Length
Source: Yeast
Tag Info: N-terminal 6xHis-tagged
MW: 19.5 kDa
Alternative Name(s): Lubricin Megakaryocyte-stimulating factor Superficial zone proteoglycan Cleaved into the following chain: Proteoglycan 4 C-terminal part MSF, SZP
Relevance: Plays a role in boundary lubrication within articulating joints. Prevents protein deposition onto cartilage from synovial fluid by controlling adhesion-dependent synovial growth and inhibiting the adhesion of synovial cells to the cartilage surface. Isoform F plays a role as a growth factor acting on the primitive cells of both hematopoietic and endothelial cell lineages.
Reference: "Articular cartilage superficial zone protein (SZP) is homologous to megakaryocyte stimulating factor precursor and is a multifunctional proteoglycan with potential growth-promoting, cytoprotective, and lubricating properties in cartilage metabolism." Flannery C.R., Hughes C.E., Schumacher B.L., Tudor D., Aydelotte M.B., Kuettner K.E., Caterson B. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun. 254:535-541(1999)
Purity: Greater than 85% as determined by SDS-PAGE.
Storage Buffer: Tris-based buffer，50% glycerol
Storage: The shelf life is related to many factors, storage state, buffer ingredients, storage temperature and the stability of the protein itself. Generally, the shelf life of liquid form is 6 months at -20℃/-80℃. The shelf life of lyophilized form is 12 months at -20℃/-80℃.
Notes: Repeated freezing and thawing is not recommended. Store working aliquots at 4℃ for up to one week.