| Gene ID |
8190 |
| Accession | Q16674 |
| Alternative Name | Melanoma inhibitory activity protein, Cartilage-derived retinoic acid-sensitive protein, CD-RAP<br/>Recombinant Human Melanoma Derived Growth Regulatory Protein (MIA) |
| Species | Human |
| Source | E. coli |
| Description | MIA is a secreted, regulatory protein produced mainly by chondrocytes and malignant melanoma cells. This protein induces the metastasis of cancer cells by indirectly causing the detachment of melanoma cells from the surrounding extracellular matrix. MIA levels are now measured and used as a diagnostic tool for melanoma metastasis and rheumatoid arthritis. |
| Accession | Q16674 |
| Functions | N.A. |
| Formulation | Lyophilized from a 0.2 ?m filtered solution in PBS |
| Solubility | Reconstitute at 100 μg/mL in sterile PBS |
| Appearance | Lyophilized Powder |
| Molecular Weight | 12.4 |
| Purity | >95% as determined by SDS-PAGE |
| Concentration | < 1.0 EU/μg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method. |
| Shipping Condition | Ambient Temperature |
| Storage Condition | The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70?C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at 2? - 8?C for one month, or at -20?C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles. |
