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GDF-15 Antibody
SPA-04367
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| 0.1 mL | Online Inquiry |
| 25 µL | Online Inquiry |
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| Target Information | |
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| Target Name | GDF-15 |
| Gene Abbr. | GDF15 |
| Gene ID | 9518 |
| Full Name | growth differentiation factor 15 |
| Alias | GDF-15, MIC-1, MIC1, NAG-1, PDF |
| Introduction | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) activated gene (NAG-1) is a member of the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) superfamily. NAG-1 is also known as Macrophage Inhibitory Cytokine-1 (MIC-1), Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF15), Placental Bone Morphogenetic Protein (PLAB), or Prostate Derived Factor (PDF). NAG-1 is expressed in human placenta, prostate and colon. It possesses antitumorigenic and proapoptotic activities. NAG-1 expression is dramatically increased in inflammation, injury and malignancy. Increase of NAG-1 expression is a feature of many cancers including breast, colon, pancreas and prostate. In a number of studies, NAG-1 expression was increased by a number of NSAIDs. This increase in expression may correlate with the chemopreventive effect NSAIDs seem to have with certain cancers. NAG-1 expression is also induced by PPAR gamma ligands and by several dietary compounds such as conjugated linoleic acids (CLAs), naturally occurring fatty acids in ruminant food products, indoles, epicatechin gallate, and genistein. Induced expression of NAG-1 results in stimulation of apoptosis and inhibition of cell growth. Inhibition of NAG-1 induced expression by small interference RNA (siRNA) results in repression of induced apoptosis. NAG-1 expression is regulated by a numbers of transcription factors such as ERG-1 and Sp1. EGR-1 may be necessary for NSAID-induced NAG-1 expression. The study of expression of NAG-1 proteins, including variants, is important to define their potential role as serum biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, treatment monitoring, epidemiology study, and nutrition surveys. |
| Product Details | |
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| Host | Rabbit |
| Clonality | Polyclonal |
| Clone No. | N/A |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Immunogen | This affinity purified antibody was prepared by repeated immunizations with a peptide corresponding to an amino acid sequence near the C-terminal of mouse GDF-15 protein. |
| Usage | |
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| Application | WB, ELISA |
| Dilutions | Western Blot (1:3000-1:7000); ELISA (1:100000-1:120000) |
| Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Porcine, Bovine, Canine |
| Specificity | Partial reactivity is expected against swine, bovine and dog based on 92% identity. Cross-reactivity with NAG-1 from other sources has not been determined. |
| Storage & Handling | |
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| Storage Buffer | 0.02 M Potassium Phosphate, 0.15 M Sodium Chloride, pH 7.2. |
| Preservative | 0.01% Sodium Azide |
| Storage Temp. | Store at -20 °C. |
| Handling | Avoid freeze-thaw cycles. |
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