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| Alternative names | Matrix Gla protein;MGP;Cell growth-inhibiting gene 36 protein;MGP;MGLAP;GIG36; |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human MGP recombinant protein (Position: Y20-F96). Human MGP shares 84.4% and 80.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat MGP, respectively. |
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Overview
This antibody is intended for detection of MGP (Matrix Gla protein) in biological samples using common immunoassay formats. It is typically selected based on target identity, species reactivity, clonality/clone information, and detection modality.
Vendor notes: Boster Bio Anti-MGP Antibody Picoband® catalog # PB9954. Tested in IHC, WB applications. This antibody reacts with Human. The brand Picoband indicates this is a premium antibody that guarantees superior quality, high affinity, and strong signals with minimal background in Western blot applications. Only our best-performing antibodies are designated as Picoband, ensuring unmatched performance.
Key elements and design rationale
- Antibody format: Rabbit Polyclonal Rabbit IgG
- Immunogen / epitope context: E.coli-derived human MGP recombinant protein (Position: Y20-F96). Human MGP shares 84.4% and 80.5% amino acid (aa) sequence identity with mouse and rat MGP, respectively. (reported region: Y20-F96).
- Molecular weight context: reported MW: 12 kDa; calculated MW: 12353 MW
- Reactivity: Human
- Applications: IHC, WB
As a polyclonal antibody, the reagent recognizes multiple epitopes on the target, which can improve detection robustness but may increase sensitivity to sample-dependent epitope changes.
Biological background
Matrix Gla protein; Matrix Gla protein. Matrix Gla protein (MGP) is an 84-residue vitamin K-dependent protein initially isolated from bovine bone. In addition, MGP is a 10-kD protein produced and secreted by vascular smooth muscle cells and chondrocytes and significantly accumulated in bone, cartilage, and dentin. It is also expressed at high levels in heart, kidney, and lung and is upregulated by vitamin D in bone cells. MGP has a high affinity binding to calcium ions, similar to other Gla-containing proteins. The protein acts as an inhibitor of vascular mineralization and plays a role in bone organization. And this gene is mapped to 12p12.3. Functional note: Associates with the organic matrix of bone and cartilage. Thought to act as an inhibitor of bone formation. Reported localization: Secreted. Expression/tissue context: Isoform MEF2 and isoform MEFA are expressed only in skeletal and cardiac muscle and in the brain. Isoform RSRFC4 and isoform RSRFC9 are expressed in all tissues examined. .
Research relevance and current trends
- Cytoskeleton/ECM: Researchers commonly examine how MGP (Matrix Gla protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- ECM Proteins: Researchers commonly examine how MGP (Matrix Gla protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
- Extracellular Matrix: Researchers commonly examine how MGP (Matrix Gla protein) relates to this theme using model systems and orthogonal readouts.
Common research applications
- Western blotting: compare relative MGP (Matrix Gla protein) levels across conditions; band patterns may reflect isoforms and processing.
- IHC/IHC-F: assess spatial distribution of MGP (Matrix Gla protein) across tissue regions and cell types using matched controls.
Notes for experimental interpretation
- Specificity notes: No cross reactivity with other proteins.
- Cross-reactivity: No cross-reactivity with other proteins
- Isoforms and PTMs: Apparent size and signal patterns can differ across splice isoforms, proteolytic processing, and post-translational modifications.
- Controls: Include an isotype control (as relevant), no-primary control for imaging, and orthogonal validation such as KD/KO samples when available.
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