Thrombospondin (TSP)(BSA & Azide Free)

May be stored at 4 degree C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20 degree C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Recognizes human Thrombospondin. Shows no crossreactivity with fibronectin, fibrinogen and von Willebrand factor. Shows a mild crossreaction with TSP 2. Inhibits TSP-collagen interaction. Antibody binding to TSP is unaffected by glycosaminoglycans (e.g. hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate and heparin). Its binding is enhanced by EDTA i.e. at low concentration of Ca2+. Species Crossreactivity: bovine, porcine, equine, canine, sheep, mouse and rat.