Anti-Klk7 Antibody Picoband®

Kallikrein-related peptidase 7 (KLK7) is a serine protease that in humans is encoded by the KLK7 gene. KLK7 is a chymotrypsin-like serine protease of the member of peptidase S1 family. It is synthesized with a signal peptide of 22 amino acids (aa 1-22) and a propeptide region (aa 23-29) that are subsequently cleaved to generate the mature form. Human KLK7 displays about 40 to 60% amino acid homology with other members of the family. It cleaves proteins with aromatic side chains in the P1 position. KLK7 is abundantly expressed in the skin and is also present in the brain, mammary gland, cerebellum, spinal cord, and kidney. Lower levels of expression have been reported in in salivary glands, uterus, thymus, thyroid, placenta, trachea, and testis. Its levels are shown to be up-regulated in ovarian carcinoma, especially late-stage serous carcinoma. Less differentiated tumors of more advanced stage show higher level KLK7 expression. KLK7 activity is inhibited by zinc and copper ions

Platelet basic protein; PBP; C-X-C motif chemokine 7; Leukocyte-derived growth factor; LDGF; Macrophage-derived growth factor; MDGF; Small-inducible cytokine B7; PPBP; CTAP3; CXCL7; SCYB7; TGB1; THBGB1; NAP-2

LA-PF4 stimulates DNA synthesis, mitosis, glycolysis, intracellular cAMP accumulation, prostaglandin E2 secretion, and synthesis of hyaluronic acid and sulfated glycosaminoglycan. It also stimulates the formation and secretion of plasminogen activator by human synovial cells. NAP-2 is a ligand for CXCR1 and CXCR2, and NAP-2, NAP-2 (73), NAP-2 (74), NAP-2 (1-66), and most potent NAP-2 (1-63) are chemoattractants and activators for neutrophils. TC-1 and TC-2 are antibacterial proteins, in vitro released from activated platelet alpha-granules. CTAP-III (1-81) is more potent than CTAP-III desensitize chemokine-induced neutrophil activation.

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At -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.