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AB222441

Recombinant Mouse Osteoprotegerin protein (His tag)

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Recombinant Mouse Osteoprotegerin protein (His tag) is a Mouse Full Length protein, in the 22 to 401 aa range, expressed in Baculovirus infected insect cells, with >90%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE.

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Ocif, Opg, Tnfrsf11b, Tumor necrosis factor receptor superfamily member 11B, Osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor, Osteoprotegerin

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SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Mouse Osteoprotegerin protein (His tag) (AB222441)
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Supplier Data

SDS-PAGE - Recombinant Mouse Osteoprotegerin protein (His tag) (AB222441)

ab222441 (3 μg) was analysed by 15% SDS-PAGE.

Predicted molecular mass : 44.4 kDa.

Key facts

Purity

>90% SDS-PAGE

Endotoxin level

< 1 EU/µg

Expression system

Baculovirus infected insect cells

Tags

His tag C-Terminus

Applications

SDS-PAGE

applications

Biologically active

No

Accession

O08712

Animal free

No

Carrier free

No

Species

Mouse

Storage buffer

pH: 7.4 Constituents: PBS, 10% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)

storage-buffer

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Reactivity data

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Sequence info

[{"sequence":"ETLPPKYLHYDPETGHQLLCDKCAPGTYLKQHCTVRRKTLCVPCPDHSYTDSWHTSDECVYCSPVCKELQSVKQECNRTHNRVCECEEGRYLEIEFCLKHRSCPPGSGVVQAGTPERNTVCKKCPDGFFSGETSSKAPCIKHTNCSTFGLLLIQKGNATHDNVCSGNREATQKCGIDVTLCEEAFFRFAVPTKIIPNWLSVLVDSLPGTKVNAESVERIKRRHSSQEQTFQLLKLWKHQNRDQEMVKKIIQDIDLCESSVQRHLGHSNLTTEQLLALMESLPGKKISPEEIERTRKTCKSSEQLLKLLSLWRIKNGDQDTLKGLMYALKHLKTSHFPKTVTHSLRKTMRFLHSFTMYRLYQKLFLEMIGNQVQSVKISCLLEHHHHHH","proteinLength":"Full Length","predictedMolecularWeight":"44.4 kDa","actualMolecularWeight":null,"aminoAcidEnd":401,"aminoAcidStart":22,"nature":"Recombinant","expressionSystem":"Baculovirus infected insect cells","accessionNumber":"O08712","tags":[{"tag":"His","terminus":"C-Terminus"}]}]
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Properties and storage information

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
False
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Supplementary information

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

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.

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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Specifications

Form

Liquid

Additional notes

Affinity purified

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General info

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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Target data

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.
See full target information Tnfrsf11b
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