		Technical Data
C7849-09E	COMP, ID (Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein, Thrombospondin-5, TSP5)

Description:
COMP is a noncollagenous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein. It consists of five identical glycoprotein subunits, each with EGF-like and calcium-binding (thrombospondin-like) domains. Oligomerization results from formation of a five-stranded coiled coil and disulfides. Binding to other ECM proteins such as collagen appears to depend on divalent cations.

Applications:
Suitable for use in ELISA and Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Recommended Dilution:
ELISA: 1:1,000
Western Blot: 1:100-1:500
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

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

Type	Isotype	Clone	Grade
Pab	IgG		Affinity Purified

Size		Storage	Shipping	Source	Host
100ug		-20°C	Blue Ice	Human	Rabbit

Concentration:

~0.25mg/ml

Immunogen:

Synthetic peptide selected from the Center region of human COMP (KLH).

Purity:

Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.

Form

Supplied as a liquid in PBS, 0.09% sodium azide.

Specificity:

Recognizes human COMP.

Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.

1. Kim,H.J., et.al., Eur. J. Appl. Physiol. 105(5), 765-770 (2009).