Anti-Vegfc Antibody Picoband®

Vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C) is a protein that is a member of the platelet-derived growth factor / vascular endothelial growth factor (PDGF/VEGF) family. It is encoded in humans by the VEGFC gene, which is located on chromosome 4q34. Enables vascular endothelial growth factor receptor 3 binding activity. Involved in several processes, including negative regulation of osteoblast differentiation; positive regulation of angiogenesis; and positive regulation of mesenchymal stem cell proliferation. Acts upstream of or within several processes, including cellular response to leukemia inhibitory factor; positive regulation of lymphangiogenesis; and positive regulation of peptidyl-tyrosine phosphorylation. Located in extracellular space. Is expressed in several structures, including alimentary system mesentery; brain; cardiovascular system; embryo mesenchyme; and genitourinary system. Used to study hereditary lymphedema. Human ortholog (s) of this gene implicated in breast carcinoma and hereditary lymphedema ID. Orthologous to human VEGFC (vascular endothelial growth factor C) .

Transaminase involved in tyrosine breakdown. Converts tyrosine to p-hydroxyphenylpyruvate. Can catalyze the reverse reaction, using glutamic acid, with 2-oxoglutarate as cosubstrate (in vitro) . Has much lower affinity and transaminase activity towards phenylalanine. .

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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.