ANTI-NAG-1/GDF15

General description

Growth/differentiation factor 15 (UniProt: Q99988; also known as GDF-15, Macrophage inhibitory cytokine 1, MIC-1, NSAID-activated gene 1 protein, NAG-1, NSAID-regulated gene 1 protein, NRG-1, Placental TGF-beta, Placental bone morphogenetic protein, and Prostate differentiation factor) is encoded by the GDF15 (also known as MIC1, PDF, PLAB, PTGFB) gene (Gene ID: 9518) in human. NAG-1 is a member of the TGF-beta super family, however, it does not display strong homology to existing families. NAG-1 is synthesized as a 308-amino acid pro-NAG-1 monomer and then dimerizes by a specific disulfide linkage. The pro-NAG-1 dimer is then cleaved by furin-like proteases at an RXXR site, forming a 112 amino acid C-terminal dimeric protein and pro-peptide. It is expressed in placenta and is found in lower levels in prostate, kidney, and colon. Its expression is significantly increased during inflammation, injury, and malignancy. Increase of NAG-1 expression is a feature of many cancers including breast, colon, pancreas and prostate. NAG-1 expression is also shown to increase following exposure to a number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Induced expression of NAG-1 is shown to result in stimulation of apoptosis and inhibition of cell growth.

Specificity

This polyclonal antibody specifically detects Growth/differentiation factor 15 in human.

Immunogen

KLH-conjugated linear peptide corresponding to 16 amino acids from the C-terminal end of human NAG-1/GDF15.

Application

Detect Growth/differentiation factor 15 using this rabbit polyclonal Anti-NAG-1/GDF15, Cat. No. 07-217-I, useing Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin) and Western Blotting.

Research Category
Signaling

Western Blotting Analysis: 2 µg/mL from a representative lot detected NAG-1/GDF15 in 10 µg of HepG2 conditioned media.



Immunohistochemistry Analysis: A 1:1,000 dilution from a representative lot detected NAG-1/GDF15 in human placenta tissue.

Quality

Evaluated by Western Blotting in LNCap Conditioned Media.

Western Blotting Analysis: 2 µg/mL of this antibody detected NAG-1/GDF15 in 10 µg of LNCap Conditioned Media.

Target description

34.14 kDa calculated. Uncharacterized bands may be observed in some lysate(s).

Linkage

Replaces: 07-217

Physical form

Affinity Purified

Purified rabbit polyclonal antibody in buffer containing 0.1 M Tris-Glycine (pH 7.4), 150 mM NaCl with 0.05% sodium azide.

Storage and Stability

Stable for 1 year at 2-8°C from date of receipt.

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to lot specific datasheet.

Disclaimer

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