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Rabbit Polyclonal Osteoprotegerin antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 31 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human TNFRSF11B aa 1-100.

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (AB183910), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (AB183910), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (AB183910), expandable thumbnail
  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (AB183910), expandable thumbnail

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Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Host species
Rabbit
Storage buffer

pH: 7
Preservative: 0.025% Proclin 300
Constituents: 79% PBS, 20% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal

Immunogen

  • Synthetic Peptide within Human TNFRSF11B aa 1-100. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link O00300

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Reactivity data

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WBIHC-P
Human
Tested
Tested
Mouse
Tested
Expected

Tested
Tested

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
1/500 - 1/3000
Notes

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Species
Human
Dilution info
1/500 - 1/3000
Notes

-

Tested
Tested

Species
Human
Dilution info
1/100 - 1/1000
Notes

-

Expected
Expected

Species
Mouse
Dilution info
Use at an assay dependent concentration.
Notes

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Target data

Function

Acts as a decoy receptor for TNFSF11/RANKL and thereby neutralizes its function in osteoclastogenesis. Inhibits the activation of osteoclasts and promotes osteoclast apoptosis in vitro. Bone homeostasis seems to depend on the local ratio between TNFSF11 and TNFRSF11B. May also play a role in preventing arterial calcification. May act as decoy receptor for TNFSF10/TRAIL and protect against apoptosis. TNFSF10/TRAIL binding blocks the inhibition of osteoclastogenesis.

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Rabbit Polyclonal Osteoprotegerin antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Human samples. Cited in 31 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Synthetic Peptide within Human TNFRSF11B aa 1-100.

Key facts

Isotype
IgG
Form
Liquid
Clonality
Polyclonal
Immunogen
  • Synthetic Peptide within Human TNFRSF11B aa 1-100. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information. Database link O00300
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Concentration
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Storage

Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary info

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Activity summary

Osteoprotegerin (OPG) also known as osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor is a glycoprotein with a mass of approximately 60 kDa. It acts as a soluble decoy receptor for receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-Β ligand (RANKL) and is encoded by the TNFRSF11B gene. OPG is mainly expressed in osteoblasts fibroblasts and endothelial cells. Its expression can be found in diverse tissues throughout the body including the liver and lungs.

Biological function summary

OPG inhibits the differentiation and activation of osteoclasts by binding to RANKL preventing its interaction with the receptor RANK on the surface of osteoclast progenitor cells. As part of a non-classical signaling pathway OPG plays a significant role in the regulation of bone remodeling and maintenance by controlling bone resorption. This activity preserves bone density and structure by limiting excessive osteoclastic activity.

Pathways

OPG operates within the RANK/RANKL/OPG signaling axis which is important for bone metabolism. It counteracts the bone-resorption pathway driven by the RANKL-RANK interaction inhibiting osteoclastogenesis. This axis involves interactions with other proteins such as RANK RANKL and TRAIL where TRAIL’s involvement hints towards a broader immune regulation role for OPG.

Associated diseases and disorders

OPG has a significant association with conditions such as osteoporosis and vascular calcification. In osteoporosis an imbalance in the RANKL/OPG ratio can lead to excessive bone loss due to increased osteoclast activity. In vascular calcification OPG appears to play a protective role likely linked with regulatory mechanisms involving RANKL and TRAIL. Understanding these interactions opens potential therapeutic avenues particularly in managing bone-related and cardiovascular conditions.

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  • Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910), expandable thumbnail

    Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910)

    Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded Cal27 xenograft labeling OPG with ab183910 at 1/500 dilution. Antigen Retrieval: EDTA based buffer, pH 8.0 for 15 min.

  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910)

    10% SDS-PAGE

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910) at 1/1000 dilution

    All lanes: Mouse heart lysate at 50 µg

    Predicted band size: 46 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910), expandable thumbnail

    Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910)

    10% SDS-PAGE

    All lanes: Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910) at 1/1000 dilution

    All lanes: Raji whole cell lysate at 30 µg

    Predicted band size: 46 kDa

  • Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910), expandable thumbnail

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    Western blot - Anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody (ab183910)

    Osteoprotegerin western blot using anti-Osteoprotegerin antibody ab183910. Publication image and figure legend from Liu, W., Wang, Z., et al., 2019, Open Biol, PubMed 31088250.


    ab183910 was used in this publication in western blot. This may not be the same as the application(s) guaranteed by Abcam. For a full list of applications guaranteed by Abcam for ab183910 please see the product overview.

    Activation of mTORC1 in osteocytes stimulates RANKL expression and osteoclast formation in mice. (a) Representative images of TRAP staining of femora from 10-week-old control (DTCL) and Tsc1 CKO mice. The scale bars represent 50 µm. (b) Number of TRAP-positive osteoclasts (t-test, p = 0.0017, n = 6). (c) Western blot analysis of RANKL in bone lysates from DTCL and Tsc1 CKO mice (n = 6). (d–g) MLO-Y4 cells were infected with control shRNA lentivirus (shNC) and TSC1 shRNA lentivirus (ΔTSC1) for 72 h. (d) Representative images of lentivirus infection of MLO-Y4 cells. Scale bars, 50 µm. Western blot analysis of pS6, pS6K, RANKL and OPG (e) in MLO-Y4 cells infected with TSC1 shRNA lentivirus. qPCR analysis for (f) RANKL and (g) OPG mRNA levels (t-test, RANKL: p = 0.0054, OPG: p = 0.0171, n = 6). (h–j) MLO-Y4 cells were treated with 1 nM rapamycin (ΔR) and DMSO (vehicle) for 48 h, then cell lysates were subjected to immunoblot (h) and qPCR analysis for (i) RANKL and (j) OPG protein and mRNA levels, respectively (t-test, RANKL: p = 0.0003, OPG: p = 0.0220, n = 6). All experiments were repeated independently three times. Data are represented as mean ± s.d., *p < 0.05, **p < 0.01 and ***p < 0.001.

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