BGN, also known as biglycan preproprotein, is a small leucine-rich repeat proteoglycan (SLRP). It plays an important role in the development and maintenance of many tissues. Core protein of this protein binds to the growth factors BMP-4 and influences its bioactivity. This protein is also involved in collagen fiber assembly. Recombinant human BGN protein, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in insect cell and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques. Source: Recombinant protein corresponding to aa38-368 of human BGN protein, fused to His-Tag at C-terminal, expressed in insect cell. Molecular Weight: ~38.3kD (340aa), ~40-57kD (SDS-PAGE under reducing conditions.) Endotoxin: <1EU/1ug (determined by LAL method) Amino Acid Sequence: ADPDEEASGA DTSGVLDPDS VTPTYSAMCP FGCHCHLRVV QCSDLGLKSV PKEISPDTTL LDLQNNDISE LRKDDFKGLQ HLYALVLVNN KISKIHEKAF SPLRKLQKLY ISKNHLVEIP PNLPSSLVEL RIHDNRIRKV PKGVFSGLRN MNCIEMGGNP LENSGFEPGA FDGLKLNYLR ISEAKLTGIP KDLPETLNEL HLDHNKIQAI ELEDLLRYSK LYRLGLGHNQ IRMIENGSLS FLPTLRELHL DNNKLARVPS GLPDLKLLQV VYLHSNNITK VGVNDFCPMG FGVKRAYYNG ISLFNNPVPY WEVQPATFRC VTDRLAIQFG NYKKHHHHHH Biological activity: Measured in inhibit the cell growth using 3T3- L1 mouse embryonic fibroblast adipose-like cells. The ED50 for this effect is less or equal to 20ug/ml. 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.
