Lipocalin-2 (LCN2), also known as neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), is a 25 kDa protein belonging to the lipocalin superfamily. It was initially found in activated neutrophils, however, many other cells, like kidney tubular cells, may produce NGAL in response to various insults. This protein is released from injured tubular cells after various damaging stimuli, is already known by nephrologists as one of the most promising biomarkers of incoming Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Recent evidence also suggests its role as a biomarker in a variety of other renal and non-renal conditions. Moreover, recent studies seem to suggest a potential involvement of this factor also in the genesis and progression of chronic kidney diseases. NGAL is the first known mammalian protein which specifically binds organic molecules called siderophores, which are high-affinity iron chelators. NGAL, first known as an antibacterial factor of natural immunity, and an acute phase protein, is currently one of the most interesting and enigmatic proteins involved in the process of tumor development. acting as an intracellular iron carrier and protecting MMP9 from proteolytic degradation, NGAL has a clear pro-tumoral effect, as has already been observed in different tumors (e.g. breast, stomach, oesophagus, brain) in humans. In thyroid carcinomas, NGAL is strongly induced by NF-kB, an important factor involved both in tumor growth and in the link between chronic inflammation and neoplastic development. Thus, Lipocalin-2 (LCN2/NGAL) has been implicated in a variety of processes including cell differentiation, proliferation, survival and morphogenesis.
Recombinant Human NGAL/LCN2 Protein (His Tag)
£79.20 – £239.20 excluding VAT
SKU
FAS-033839-P
Category Protein
Size | 20µg, 100µg |
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Active Protein | |
Activity | |
Protein Construction | A DNA sequence encoding the Human NGAL/LCN2 (P80188-1) (Gln21-Gly198) was expressed with a polyhistidine tag at the N-terminus. |
Sequence | Gln21-Gly198 |
Fusion Tag | N-His |
Accession | P80188-1 |
Species | Human |
Expressed Host | E.coli |
Shipping | This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs. |
Purity | > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE. |
Endotoxin | Please contact us for more information. |
Stability and Storage | Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months. |
Mol Mass | 20.5kDa |
AP Mol Mass | 19kDa |
Formulation | Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4 |
Research Areas | |
Reconstitution | Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information. |
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