Embryonic vascular system undergoes a series of complex, highly regulated series of events involving differentiation, migration and association of primitive endothelial cells. This process is termed vasculogenesis. A further remodeling of the primitive vascular system forms the mature cardiovascular system. This process is known as angiogenesis (sprouting of new capillary vessels from pre-existing vasculature). Angiogenesis accounts for the formation of vasculature into previously avascular organs such as brain and kidney. Angiogenic activity in the adult is required during the normal tissue repair, and for the remodeling of the female reproductive organs (ovulation and placental development). Certain pathological conditions, such as tumor growth and diabetic retinopathy, also require angiogenesis.
Recent studies have identified several proteolytic fragments or cryptic domains of proteins that act as inhibitors of angiogenesis. These include fragments of plasminogen such as Angiostatin protein (kringles 1-4) and kringles 1-5, C-terminal proteolytic fragment of Collagen XVIII (Endostatin protein), the NC10 domain of collagen 15 (Restin), the C-terminal hemopexin-like domain of MMP-2 (PEX), the N-terminal fragment of prolactin, and the N-terminally truncated platelet factor. The 20kD fragment of Collagen XVIII known as Endostatin protein inhibits tumor progression and induction of endothelial cell apoptosis. Administration of Endostatin protein to mice bearing certain tumors caused tumor regression without the development of drug resistance. Endostatin protein also inhibited systemic angiogenesis, primary tumor growth, and the development of primary metastatic lesions. It also reduced the levels of antiapoptotic proteins Bcl-2 and Bcl-xL and an increase in apoptosis of endothelial cells.
Source:Recombinant mouse Endostatin, expressed in Pichia pastoris.
Molecular Weight:~20kD
Biological Activity:10ug of Endostatin injected subcutaneously once daily for 11 days resulted in 76% inhibition growth of metastases in the B16BL6 murine metastasis model.
Storage and Stability:Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile ddH2O. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.
仕様
Size：250ug
Source Antigen：Recombinant, Pichia pastoris
Grade：Highly Purified
Purity：≥95% (SDS-PAGE)
Form：Supplied as a lyophilized powder from 50mM sodium phosphate, 60mM sodium chloride, 17mM citric acid, pH6.2. Reconstitute in 250ul dH2O.
