PGF Antibody (Center) [APR09073G]

Product Specifications

Background

Tissue Location: While the three isoforms are present in most placental tissues, PlGF-2 is specific to early (8 week) placenta and only PlGF-1 is found in the colon and mammary carcinomas

Overview

We constantly strive to ensure we provide our customers with the best antibodies. As a result of this work we offer this antibody in purified format. We are in the process of updating our datasheets. If you have any questions regarding this update, please feel free to contact our technical support team. This product is a high quality PGF Antibody (Center) [APR09073G].

Synonyms

Placenta growth factor, PlGF, PGF, PGFL, PLGF

Gene Name

PGF

Gene ID

5228

UniProt

P49763

Chromosomal Location

Secreted. Note=The three isoforms are secreted but PlGF-2 appears to remain cell attached unless released by heparin

Applications

WB, IHC-P

Dilution

WB--1:1000 IHC-P--1:100~500

Form

Purified polyclonal antibody supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide. This antibody is purified through a protein A column, followed by peptide affinity purification.

Function

Growth factor active in angiogenesis and endothelial cell growth, stimulating their proliferation and migration. It binds to the receptor FLT1/VEGFR-1. Isoform PlGF-2 binds NRP1/neuropilin-1 and NRP2/neuropilin-2 in a heparin-dependent manner. Also promotes cell tumor growth.