ADAMTS4 is a member of the ADAMTS (a disintegrin and metalloproteinase with thrombospondin motifs) protein family. Members of the family share several distinct protein modules, including a propeptide region, a metalloproteinase domain, a disintegrin-like domain, and a thrombospondin type 1 (TS) motif. Individual members of this family differ in the number of C-terminal TS motifs, and some have unique C-terminal domains. The enzyme lacks a C-terminal TS motif. It is responsible for the degradation of aggrecan, a major proteoglycan of cartilage, and brevican, a brain-specific extracellular matrix protein. The cleavage of aggrecan and brevican suggests key roles of this enzyme in arthritic disease and in the central nervous system, potentially, in the progression of glioma.

Suitable for use in Western Blot. Other applications not tested.

Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.

MSQTGSHPGRGLAGRWLWGAQPCLLLPIVPLSWLVWLLLLLLASLLPSARLASPLPREEEIVFPEKLNGSVLPGSGAPARLLCRLQAFGETLLLELEQDSGVQVEGLTVQYLGQAPELLGGAEPGTYLTGTINGDPESVASLHWDGGALLGVLQYRGAELHLQPLEGGTPNSAGGPGAHILRRKSPASGQGPMCNVKAPLGSPSPRPRRAKRFASLSRFVETLVVADDKMAAFHGAGLKRYLLTVMAAAAKAFKHPSIRNPVSLVVTRLVILGSGEEGPQVGPSAAQTLRSFCAWQRGLNTPEDSDPDHFDTAILFTRQVRPQSAPQAMHCTILRSATT

Store product at 4°C in the dark. DO NOT FREEZE! Stable at 4°C for 12 months after receipt as an undiluted liquid. Dilute required amount only prior to immediate use. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer. Caution: MaxLight™550 conjugates are sensitive to light. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial prior to removing the cap.

Note: Applications are based on unconjugated antibody.