COMP active protein

COMP Protein, Human, Recombinant (His Tag)

Cat. Num. AAA8120052

• Gene Names: COMP; MED; EDM1; EPD1; PSACH; THBS5
• Purity: >80% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Synonyms: COMP; COMP Protein; Human; Recombinant (His Tag); Human COMP Protein (His Tag); EDM1 Protein; EPD1 Protein; MED Protein; PSACH Protein; THBS5 Protein; cartilage oligomeric matrix protein; COMP active protein

• Host: HEK293 Cells
• Purity/Purification: >80% as determined by SDS-PAGE
• Form/Format: Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH7.4. Normally 5%-8% trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the hard copy of CoA.
• Sequence: Met1-Ala757

• Species: Human
• Activity: Measured by its ability to induce adhesion of ATDC5 mouse chondrogenic cells. When cells are added to COMP-coated plates (0.625ug/mL and 100uL/well), approximately >30% cells will adhere specifically after 60 minutes at 37 degree C.
• Endotoxin: <1.0EU per ug of the protein as determined by the LAL method
• Predicted N Terminal: Gln 21
• Tag: C-His
• Protein Construction: A DNA sequence encoding the human COMP (NP_000086.2) precusor (Met 1-Ala 757) was expressed with a C-terminal polyhistidine tag.
• Reconstitution: A hardcopy of COA with reconstitution instruction is sent along with the products. Please refer to it for detailed information.
• Preparation and Storage: Samples are stable for up to twelve months from date of receipt at -20 degree C to -80 degree C. Store it under sterile conditions at -20 degree C to -80 degree C. It is recommended that the protein be aliquoted for optimal storage. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.; In general, recombinant proteins are provided as lyophilized powder which are shipped at ambient temperature. Bulk packages of recombinant proteins are provided as frozen liquid.; They are shipped out with blue ice.

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Related Product Information for COMP active protein

Background: Cartilage Oligomeric Matrix Protein (COMP), also referred to as Thrombospondin-5, is a non-collagenous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein and belongs to the subgroup B of the thrombospondin protein family. This protein is expressed primarily in cartilage, ligament, and tendon, and binds to other ECM proteins such as collagen I, II and IX with high affinities depending on the divalent cations Zn2+ or Ni2+. COMP is a secreted glycoprotein that is important for growth plate organization and function. It is suggested to play a role in cell growth and development, and recent studies have revealed the possible mechanism that it protects cells against death by elevating members of the IAP (inhibitor of apoptosis protein) family of survival proteins. Mutations in COMP cause two skeletal dysplasias, pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (EDM1), and up-regulated expression of COMP are observed in rheumatoid arthritis and certain carcinomas.

References

Posey KL, et al. (2004) Role of TSP-5/COMP in pseudoachondroplasia. Int J Biochem Cell Biol. 36(6): 1005-12.Chen FH, et al. (2005) Interaction of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein/thrombospondin 5 with aggrecan. J Biol Chem. 282(34): 24591-8.Posey KL, et al. (2008) The role of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (COMP) in skeletal disease. Curr Drug Targets. 9(10): 869-77.Tan K, et al. (2009) The crystal structure of the signature domain of cartilage oligomeric matrix protein: implications for collagen, glycosaminoglycan and integrin binding. FASEB J. 23(8): 2490-501.

NCBI and Uniprot Product Information

• NCBI GI #: 40217843
• NCBI GeneID: 1311
• NCBI Accession #: NP_000086.2
• NCBI GenBank Nucleotide #: NM_000095.2
• UniProt Accession #: P49747; O14592; Q16388; Q16389; Q2NL86; Q8N4T2; B4DKJ3
• Molecular Weight: 77,214 Da
• NCBI Official Full Name: cartilage oligomeric matrix protein
• NCBI Official Synonym Full Names: cartilage oligomeric matrix protein
• NCBI Official Symbol: COMP
• NCBI Official Synonym Symbols: MED; EDM1; EPD1; PSACH; THBS5
• NCBI Protein Information: cartilage oligomeric matrix protein; TSP5; cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (pseudoachondroplasia, epiphyseal dysplasia 1, multiple); cartilage oligomeric matrix protein(pseudoachondroplasia, epiphyseal dysplasia 1, multiple); pseudoachondroplasia (epi
• UniProt Protein Name: Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein
• Protein Family: Complexin
• UniProt Gene Name: COMP
• UniProt Synonym Gene Names: COMP; TSP5
• UniProt Entry Name: COMP_HUMAN

NCBI Description

The protein encoded by this gene is a noncollagenous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein. It consists of five identical glycoprotein subunits, each with EGF-like and calcium-binding (thrombospondin-like) domains. Oligomerization results from formation of a five-stranded coiled coil and disulfides. Binding to other ECM proteins such as collagen appears to depend on divalent cations. Mutations can cause the osteochondrodysplasias pseudochondroplasia (PSACH) and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]

Uniprot Description

COMP: May play a role in the structural integrity of cartilage via its interaction with other extracellular matrix proteins such as the collagens and fibronectin. Can mediate the interaction of chondrocytes with the cartilage extracellular matrix through interaction with cell surface integrin receptors. Could play a role in the pathogenesis of osteoarthritis. Potent suppressor of apoptosis in both primary chondrocytes and transformed cells. Suppresses apoptosis by blocking the activation of caspase-3 and by inducing the IAP family of survival proteins (BIRC3, BIRC2, BIRC5 and XIAP). Essential for maintaining a vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) contractile/differentiated phenotype under physiological and pathological stimuli. Maintains this phenotype of VSMCs by interacting with ITGA7. Defects in COMP are the cause of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia type 1 (EDM1). EDM is a generalized skeletal dysplasia associated with significant morbidity. Joint pain, joint deformity, waddling gait, and short stature are the main clinical signs and symptoms. EDM is broadly categorized into the more severe Fairbank and the milder Ribbing types. Defects in COMP are the cause of pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH). PSAC is a dominantly inherited chondrodysplasia characterized by short stature and early-onset osteoarthrosis. PSACH is more severe than EDM1 and is recognized in early childhood. Belongs to the thrombospondin family.

Protein type: Secreted, signal peptide; Secreted

Chromosomal Location of Human Ortholog: 19p13.1

Cellular Component: extracellular matrix; extracellular space; proteinaceous extracellular matrix; extracellular region

Molecular Function: heparin binding; collagen binding; heparan sulfate proteoglycan binding; protein binding; protease binding; extracellular matrix structural constituent; calcium ion binding

Biological Process: limb development; extracellular matrix organization and biogenesis; organ morphogenesis; apoptosis; cell adhesion; skeletal development; negative regulation of apoptosis

Disease: Epiphyseal Dysplasia, Multiple, 1; Pseudoachondroplasia