Fibronectin is a high-molecular weight glycoprotein of the extracellular matrix that binds to membrane-spanning receptor proteins called integrins. Similar to integrins; fibronectin binds extracellular matrix components such as collagen; fibrin; and heparan sulfate proteoglycans. Fibronectin plays a major role in cell adhesion; growth; migration; and differentiation; and it is important for processes such as wound healing and embryonic development. Altered fibronectin expression; degradation; and organization has been associated with a number of pathologies; including cancer and fibrosis. Anastellin binds fibronectin and induces fibril formation. This fibronectin polymer; named superfibronectin; exhibits enhanced adhesive properties. Both anastellin and superfibronectin inhibit tumor growth; angiogenesis and metastasis. Anastellin activates p38 MAPK and inhibits lysophospholipid signaling.
Product Name:
Human Fibronectin/FN Recombinant Protein (RPES2695)
Recombinant Human Fibronectin is produced by our E.coli expression system and the target gene encoding Glu5-Thr95 is expressed with a 6His; Avi tag at the N-terminus.
Purity:
> 95% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Mol Mass:
13.4 kDa
AP Mol Mass:
13 kDa
Formulation:
Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution of PBS; pH7.4.
Shipping:
This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Stability and Storage:
Lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.
