Recombinant mouse Biglycan protein

hIgG-His-Tag

Can be stored at +2C to +8C for 1 week. For long term storage, aliquot and store at -20C to -80C. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing cycles.

Bgn, also known as biglycan preproprotein, is a small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan (SLRP). It binds to the growth factors BMP-4 and influences BMP-4 bioactivity. It plays an important role in stabilizing fibrotic scars after experimental myocardial infarction. It may function in connective tissue metabolism by binding to collagen fibrils and TGF-beta and may promote neuronal survival. Its ablation improves cardiac function and attenuates left ventricular hypertrophy and fibrosis after long-term pressure overload. It is found in a variety of extracellular matrix tissues, including bone, cartilage and tendon. Recombinant mouse Bgn, fused to hIgG-His-tag at C-terminus, was expressed in insect cell and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques.

Liquid in. Phosphate-Buffered Saline (pH 7.4) containing 10% glycerol

Signal Transduction

< 1 EU per 1ug of protein (determined by LAL method)

Mouse