| Field | Specification |
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| Alternative names | Opticin; Oculoglycan; OPTC; OPT |
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| Immunogen | E.coli-derived human OPTC recombinant protein (Position: E32-Q250). |
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| Form | Lyophilized |
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Product Overview
This rabbit polyclonal antibody detects opticin (gene OPTC) in human and monkey samples and is validated for Western blot and ELISA. The predicted molecular weight is 37.3 kDa, and the supplier reports an observed band at about 37 kDa.
Opticin (OPTC) is a small leucine-rich proteoglycan found in the vitreous humor of the eye. It binds collagen fibrils and inhibits angiogenesis, and it is studied in vitreous structure and retinal neovascularization.
| Target | Opticin (gene OPTC; UniProt Q9UBM4, human) |
|---|---|
| Host / Clonality / Isotype | Rabbit / Polyclonal / Rabbit IgG |
| Reactivity | Human, Monkey |
| Form | Lyophilized |
| Formulation | Per vial: 4 mg trehalose; 0.9 mg NaCl; 0.2 mg Na2HPO4 |
| Calculated MW | 37.3 kDa |
| Observed MW | 37 kDa |
| Storage | As supplied: −20 °C for up to 12 months from receipt. After reconstitution: 4 °C for up to 1 month, or aliquot and keep at −20 °C for up to 6 months. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. |
Validated Applications
| Western blot | 0.25–0.5 µg/mL (Human, Monkey) |
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| ELISA | 0.1–0.5 µg/mL |
Samples with a confirmed band (WB): human ARPE-19 cells, monkey RF/6A cells.
Recommended loading (WB): 20–40 µg of total protein per lane.
Conditions in the example images (WB): 5–20% gradient SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions, 30 µg lysate per lane, transfer to nitrocellulose membrane, blocking in 5% non-fat milk, primary antibody at 0.5 µg/mL overnight at 4 °C, HRP-conjugated secondary antibody at 1:5000, ECL detection.
Immunogen
Recombinant human OPTC fragment (Glu32–Gln250), expressed in E. coli.
Reactivity Notes
The supplier lists reactivity with human and monkey. Tissue expression noted by UniProt (human): Expressed in cartilage and synovial membranes (at protein level). The samples tested by the supplier (listed above) are a practical starting point for positive controls.
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