CTGF / CCN2 Recombinant Protein

Product Specifications

Background

Connective Tissue Growth Factor (CTGF), also known as CCN2, is a member of the CCN (CCN1-6) family of modular matricellular proteins. Like other CCN proteins, mature human CTGF consists of IGF-binding protein domain, a vWF-C domain, a TSP-1 domain, and a cysteine knot heparin-binding domain. CTGF promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis. Analysis of CCN2 function in vivo has focused primarily on its key role as a mediator of excess ECM synthesis in multiple fibrotic diseases.

CAS Number

9000-83-3

NCBI Gene ID

14219

Swiss Prot

P29268

Accession Number

NP_034347.2

Tag

His Tag

Type

Recombinant Proteins

Source

HEK293 cells

Purity

>90% as determined by SDS-PAGE.

Buffer

Tris with Potassium glutamate and Arginine, pH7.0

Shipping Conditions

Room Temp

Storage Conditions

Lyophilized Protein should be stored at -20˚ C or lower for long term storage. Upon reconstitution, working aliquots should be stored at -20˚ C or -70˚ C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

Calculated Molecular Weight

37.3 kDa

Applications Notes

This protein carries a polyhistidine tag at the C-terminus. The protein has a calculated MW of 37.3 kDa. The protein migrates as 37-40 kDa under reducing (R) condition (SDS-PAGE) due to glycosylation.