Human Periostin Ready-To-Use IHC Kit

Periostin (PN), also designated osteoblast-specific factor 2 (OSF-2), is a disulfide linked protein originally isolated as a osteoblast-specific factor. Periostin is a secreted protein that binds heparin and functions as a ligand for alpha (V) beta (3) and alpha (V) beta (5) integrins. In preosteoblasts, Periostin acts as a cell adhesion molecule and plays a role in osteoblast recruitment, spreading and attachment. Periostin is mainly detected in lower gastrointestinal tract, aorta, stomach, placenta, uterus and breast tissues but is up-regulated in epithelial ovarian tumors and overexpressed in breast cancer. Expression of Periostin is increased by bone morphogenetic protein (BMP2) and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF beta 1) . Periostin contains a typical signal sequence, followed by a cysteine-rich domain, a fourfold repeated domain, which shows homology with the insect protein fasciclin, and a C-terminal domain.

PBS Buffer (powder) Antigen Retrieval Buffer Endogenous Peroxidase Blocking Buffer Blocking Buffer Primary Antibody Secondary Antibody Chromogen Component A Chromogen Component B Counter Staining Reagent Differentiation Reagent Mounting Media Control slide Datasheet

Storage and Stability: Please store components at the temperatures indicated on the individual tube labels. The kit is stable for 6 months from the date of receipt.