Product Information
60055-1-PBS targets MGP in WB, IHC, IF-P, Indirect ELISA applications and shows reactivity with human, mouse samples.
| Tested Reactivity | human, mouse |
| Host / Isotype | Mouse / IgG2a |
| Class | Monoclonal |
| Type | Antibody |
| Immunogen | MGP fusion protein Ag1091 Predict reactive species |
| Full Name | matrix Gla protein |
| Calculated Molecular Weight | 103 aa, 13 kDa |
| Observed Molecular Weight | 12 kDa |
| GenBank Accession Number | BC005272 |
| Gene Symbol | MGP |
| Gene ID (NCBI) | 4256 |
| RRID | AB_2143330 |
| Conjugate | Unconjugated |
| Form | Liquid |
| Purification Method | Protein A purification |
| UNIPROT ID | P08493 |
| Storage Buffer | PBS Only |
| Storage Conditions | Store at -80°C. |
Background Information
Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is is a vitamin K-dependent, extracellular matrix protein. MGP plays a pivotal role in preventing soft tissue calcification and local mineralization of the vascular wall. Vitamin K deficiency leads to inactive uncarboxylated MGP (ucMGP), which accumulates at sites of arterial calcification. However MGP is synthesized in many tissues and is especially enriched in embryonic tissues and in cancer cells. Defects in MGP are the cause of Keutel syndrome (KS), which is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by abnormal cartilage calcification, peripheral pulmonary stenosis neural hearing loss and midfacial hypoplasia.
