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MGP
| Detection range: | 15.6-1000pg/mL |
| Sensitivity: | 6.7pg/mL |
| Type: | Traditional MGP ELISA kit |
| Synonyms: | MGLAP; GIG36; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 36 protein |
| Species: | Human |
| Sample type: | serum, plasma, tissue homogenates, cell lysates, cell culture supernates or other biological fluids. |
| Experimental method: | Sandwich |
| Shelf life: | 12 months |
| Gene ID: | 4256 |
| UniProt ID: | P08493 |
| Components: | 1. Pre-coated, ready to use 96-well strip plate 1 2. Plate sealer for 96 wells 2 3. Standard 2 4. Diluents buffer: 1×45 mL 5. Detection Reagent A: 1×120 μL 6. Detection Reagent B: 1×120 μL 7. TMB Substrate: 1×9 mL 8. Stop Solution: 1×6 mL 9. Wash Buffer (30× concentrate): 1×20 mL |
Background
This gene encodes a member of the osteocalcin/matrix Gla family of proteins. The encoded vitamin K-dependent protein is secreted by chondrocytes and vascular smooth muscle cells, and functions as a physiological inhibitor of ectopic tissue calcification. Carboxylation status of the encoded protein is associated with calcification of the vasculature in human patients with cardiovascular disease and calcification of the synovial membranes in osteoarthritis patients. Mutations in this gene cause Keutel syndrome in human patients, which is characterized by abnormal cartilage calcification, peripheral pulmonary stenosis and facial hypoplasia.
