MGP Antibody

Product Discontinued

MGP Antibody Summary

• Immunogen: Synthetic peptides corresponding to MGP(matrix Gla protein) The peptide sequence was selected from the middle region of MGP. Peptide sequence INRRNANTFISPQQRWRAKVQERIRERSKPVHELNREACDDYRLCERYAM.
• Isotype: IgG
• Clonality: Polyclonal
• Host: Rabbit
• Gene: MGP
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified

Applications/Dilutions

• Dilutions:
  • Immunohistochemistry 1:10-1:500
  • Immunohistochemistry-Paraffin 1:10-1:500
  • Western Blot 1:100-1:2000
• Application Notes: This is a rabbit polyclonal antibody against MGP and was validated on Western blot.

Packaging, Storage & Formulations

• Storage: Store at -20C. Avoid freeze-thaw cycles.
• Buffer: PBS and 2% Sucrose
• Preservative: 0.09% Sodium Azide
• Purity: Immunogen affinity purified
• Reconstitution Instructions: Centrifuge prior to opening. Reconstitute with sterilized PBS to a final concentration of 1mg/ml. Vortex followed by Centrifuge again to pellet the solution.

Notes

The addition of 50% glycerol is optional for those storing this antibody at -20C and not aliquoting smaller units. However, please note that glycerol may interrupt some downstream antibody applications and should be added with caution.

Alternate Names for MGP Antibody

• Cell growth-inhibiting gene 36 protein
• matrix Gla protein
• MGLAP
• NTI

Background

MGP is associates with the organic matrix of bone and cartilage. MGP is thought to act as an inhibitor of bone formation.

Limitations

This product is for research use only and is not approved for use in humans or in clinical diagnosis. Primary Antibodies are guaranteed for 1 year from date of receipt.

Bioinformatics

• Gene Symbol: MGP
• Uniprot:
  • P08493(Human)