Matrix gla protein (MGP) is a protein found in numerous body tissues that requires vitamin K for its optimum function.
It is present in bone (together with the related vitamin K-dependent protein osteocalcin), as well as in heart, kidney and lung.
In bone, its production is increased by vitamin D
MGP and osteocalcin are both calcium-binding proteins that may participate in the organisation of bone tissue.
Both have glutamate residues that are post-translationally carboxylated by the enzyme gamma-glutamyl carboxylase in a reaction that requires Vitamin K hydroquinone.
This process also occurs with a number of proteins involved in coagulation: prothrombin, factor VII, factor IX and factor X, protein C, protein S and protein Z.
Applications:Suitable for use in ELISA, Western Blot, Immunohistochemistry, Immunocytochemistry.
Other applications not tested.
Recommended Dilution:ELISA: 1:100-1:5000Western Blot: 1:50-400Immunohistochemistry (frozen): 1:50-500Immunohistochemistry (paraffin): 1:10-100Immunocytochemistry: 1:50-500Optimal dilutions to be determined by the researcher.