Anti-NELF/NSMF Antibody Picoband®

The protein encoded by this gene is involved in guidance of olfactory axon projections and migration of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone neurons. Defects in this gene are a cause of idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) . Several transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for this gene.

Disintegrin and metalloproteinase domain-containing protein 2; ADAM 2; Cancer/testis antigen 15; CT15; Fertilin subunit beta; PH-30; PH30; PH30-beta; ADAM2; FTNB

Cancer, Cell Biology, Cytoskeleton/ECM, ECM Enzymes, Extracellular Matrix, Invasion/Microenvironment, Metalloprotease, Proteolysis/Ubiquitin, Proteolytic Enzymes, Signal Transduction

Sperm surface membrane protein that may be involved in sperm-egg plasma membrane adhesion and fusion during fertilization. Could have a role in sperm-zona binding or migration of sperm from the uterus into the oviduct. Interactions with egg membrane could be mediated via binding between its disintegrin-like domain to one or more integrins receptors on the egg. This is a non catalytic metalloprotease-like protein.

1. Kramer, P. R., Wray, S. Novel gene expressed in nasal region influences outgrowth of olfactory axons and migration of luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) neurons. Genes Dev. 14: 1824-1834, 2000. 2. Miura, K., Acierno, J. S., Jr., Seminara, S. B. Characterization of the human nasal embryonic LHRH factor gene, NELF, and a mutation screening among 65 patients with idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (IHH) . J. Hum. Genet. 49: 265-268, 2004. 3. Pitteloud, N., Quinton, R., Pearce, S., Raivio, T., Acierno, J., Dwyer, A., Plummer, L., Hughes, V., Seminara, S., Cheng, Y.-Z., Li, W.-P., Maccoll, G., Eliseenkova, A. V., Olsen, S. K., Ibrahimi, O. A., Hayes, F. J., Boepple, P., Hall, J. E., Bouloux, P., Mohammadi, M., Crowley, W., Jr. Digenic mutations account for variable phenotypes in idiopathic hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. J. Clin. Invest. 117: 457-463, 2007.

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.