MGP, is a protein involved in regulating calcification in the extracellular matrix, in particular in cartilage and arteries. MGP is a vitamin K-dependent protein, and contains five to six residues of Gla, a Ca2+ binding amino acid requiring vitamin K-dependent gamma carboxylase for its formation. It is found in human bone extracts, likely formed by COOH-terminal processing by carboxypeptidase B-like enzymatic activity. Source: Recombinant corresponding to aa20-96 from human MGP, fused to His-tag at N-terminal expressed in E.coli. Amino Acid Sequence: MGSSHHHHHH SSGLVPRGSH MYESHESMES YELNPFINRR NANTFISPQQ RWRAKVQERI RERSKPVHEL NREACDDYRL CERYAMVYGY NAAYNRYF Molecular Weight: ~11.8kD 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 6 months after receipt at -20C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
