Following its characterization as an activated oncogene (based on its ability to transform normal fibroblasts) Met was characterized as the receptor for hepatocyte growth factor.
The c-Met receptor is a disulfide bonded heterodimer consisting of an ~50kD extracellular a-chain and an ~145kD b-chain with a cytoplasmic tyrosine kinase domain.
Both chains are derived from a single precursor protein by proteolytic cleavage.
c-Met is expressed in a wide variety of adult and embryonic tissues.
It transmits biological responses including mitogenesis, morphogenesis and anti-apoptotic activity elicited by HGF.
Dysregulated c-Met gene expression is observed in a variety of human carcinomas and sarcomas.
c-Met also mediates the movement and invasiveness of neoplastic cells and promotes metastasis.
Recently, transcription of the c-Met gene was suggested to be a target for regulation by p53.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Flow Cytometry and Immunohistochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilutions:Immunohistochemistry (Paraffin): Requires HIER using sodium citrate buffer pH6.0 followed by microwaving for 8-15min prior to staining
Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.
Storage and Stability:May be stored at 4°C for short-term only.
Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Store at -20°C.
Aliquots are stable for 12 months after receipt.
For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.
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Size:100ug
Host:rabbit
Source Antibody:human
Grade:Affinity Purified
Purity:Purified by immunoaffinity chromatography.
Form:Supplied as a liquid in PBS, pH 7.4. No stabilizing proteins, no preservatives added. Glycerol free. Available with azide, See M3007-13.
Specificity:Recognizes the human c-Met protein at ~145kD. Does not crossreact with related proteins.
Isotype:IgG
Calc Applications Abbrev:E FC IHC WB
Calc Crossreactivity:Hu
Immunogen:Synthetic peptide corresponding to 13aa located within last 50aa derived from the C-terminus of the human c-Met protein.