303502
Clone Type
PolyclonalHost
RabbitSource
HumanIsotype
IgGGrade
Affinity PurifiedApplications
IHC WBCrossreactivity
HuShipping Temp
Blue IceStorage Temp
-20°CRabbit Anti-Osteocalcin (BGLAP, BGP, Bone gamma Carboxyglutamate Gla Protein Osteocalcin, Bone gamma Carboxyglutamate Protein, Bone Gla Protein, Gamma Carboxyglutamic Acid Containing Protein, Gamma-carboxyglutamic Acid-containing Protein, OC, PMF1)
Osteocalcin, also known as bone gamma-carboxyglutamic acid-containing protein (BGLAP), is a noncollagenous protein found in bone and dentin. In humans, the osteocalcin is encoded by the BGLAP gene. Its receptor is GPRC6A. It is mapped to 1q22. Osteocalcin may play a role in the body's metabolic regulation and is pro-osteoblastic, or bone-building. Osteocalcin acts as a hormone in the body, causing beta cells in the pancreas to release more insulin, and at the same time directing fat cells to release the hormone adiponectin, which increases sensitivity to insulin. It may play a role in male fertility. It is found that picomolar amounts of osteocalcin affected insulin secretion and beta-cell proliferation.
Applications
Suitable for use in Western Blot and Immunohistochemistry. Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution
Western Blot: 0.1-0.5ug/ml, the detection limit is ~0.25ng/lane under reducing conditions. Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 0.5-1ug/ml, boiling the paraffin sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0, for 20 mins is required for the staining of formalin/paraffin sections. Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability
Lyophilized and reconstituted products are stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
Immunogen
Recombinant protein corresponding to human Osteocalcin expressed in E. coli. (Position: Y52-V100). Species sequence homology: mouse (69%) and rat (86%)
Form
Supplied as a lyophilized powder from PBS, 5% BSA, 0.05% sodium azide. Reconstitute with 200ul sterile dH2O.
Purity
Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Specificity
Recognizes human Osteocalcin.
Intended for research use only. Not for use in human, therapeutic, or diagnostic applications.
References
1. Puchacz E, Lian JB, Stein GS, Wozney J, Huebner K, Croce C (May 1989). "Chromosomal localization of the human osteocalcin gene". Endocrinology 124(5): 2648–50. 2. Cancela L, Hsieh CL, Francke U, Price PA (September 1990). "Molecular structure, chromosome assignment, and promoter organization of the human matrix Gla protein gene". J. Biol. Chem. 265(25): 15040–8. 3. Lee NK, Sowa H, Hinoi E, Ferron M, Ahn JD, Confavreux C, Dacquin R, Mee PJ, McKee MD, Jung DY, Zhang Z, Kim JK, Mauvais-Jarvis F, Ducy P, Karsenty G (August 2007). "Endocrine regulation of energy metabolism by the skeleton". Cell 130(3): 456–69.USBio References
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