Product Size
10 x 96 tests
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Product Information
Range
781.25 pg/mL-50000 pg/mL
Target Information
Function
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.
Sequence Similarities
Belongs to the thrombospondin family. Contains 4 EGF-like domains. Contains 1 TSP C-terminal (TSPC) domain. Contains 8 TSP type-3 repeats.
Alternative Names
Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein; cartilage oligomeric matrix protein (pseudoachondroplasia, epiphyseal dysplasia 1, multiple); Cartilage oligomeric matrix protein precursor; COMP; COMP_HUMAN; EDM 1; EDM1; EPD 1; EPD1; Epiphyseal dysplasia 1; Epiphyseal dysplasia 1 multiple; Epiphyseal dysplasia multiple 1; MED; MGC13181; MGC149768; PSACH; Pseudoachondroplasia; pseudoachondroplasia (epiphyseal dysplasia 1, multiple); THBS 5; THBS5; Thrombospondin 5; Thrombospondin-5; Thrombospondin5; TSP5
Tissue Specificity
Abundantly expressed in the chondrocyte extracellular matrix, and is also found in bone, tendon, ligament and synovium and blood vessels. Increased amounts are produced during late stages of osteoarthritis in the area adjacent to the main defect.
Shipping & Handling
Shipping
Shipped on dry ice.
Storage Instructions
Store at 4 °C. Please refer to protocols.
