Recombinant protein corresponding to aa30-2225 from rat Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan. Species Sequence Homology: mouse.
NG2 is a high molecular weight, integral membrane chondroitin sufate proteoglycan. It is found on the surfaces of an unusual class of glial cells within the developing and mature central nervous system that have the properties of oligodendrocyte precursor cells (O-2A progenitor cells). NG2 is also found on the surfaces of chondroblasts, proliferating capillary endothelial cells, some human melanoma cell lines, and on leukemic blasts in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The NG2 proteoglycan is likely to play a role in regulation of cell motility, axon outgrowth and the cellular responses to platelet derived growth factor. Applications: Suitable for use in Western Blot, Immunocytochemistry, Immunohistochemistry and ELISA. Other applications not tested. Recommended Dilutions: Western Blot: 1:1000 from NG2 Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan in rat brain tissues Immunohistochemistry:11:250 from NG2 Chondroitin Sulfate Proteoglycan in rat brain hippocampus tissue. Optimal dilution determined by the researcher. Recommended Positive Control: Human melanoma, glioma and proliferating brain endothelial cells, rat B49 glial cell extracts or embryonic mouse brain tissue. Storage and Stability: May be stored at 4C for short-term only. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20C. Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.