Rabbit Anti-Human DLK-1/Pref-1 Antibody | 102-PA137S/102-PA137/102-PA137AG

Rabbit Anti-Human DLK-1/Pref-1 Antibody | 102-PA137S/102-PA137/102-PA137AG | Gentaur UK, US & Europe Distribution

Species: Anti-Human

Host / biotech: Rabbit

Comment: N/A

Label: N/A

Clone / Antibody feature: Rabbit IgG

Subcategory: Polyclonal Antibody

Category: Antibody

Synonyms: Protein delta homolog 1, pG2, Fetal antigen 1, FA1, ZOG

Isotype: N/A

Application: WB

Detection Range: Western Blot: Use 1-5 µg/ml

Species Reactivity/Cross reactivity: Human

Antigen: Recombinant human soluble DLK-1

Description: Delta-like 1 (DLK1), also known as Pref-1 and FA1, is a transmembrane protein pertaining to the epidermal growth factor superfamily. DLK1 affects several differentiation processes, including adipogenesis, muscular and neuronal differentiation, bone differentiation, and haematopoiesis. Several reports support that DLK1 may operate as a non-canonical ligand of the NOTCH pathway. Since the NOTCH signaling pathway is essential for vascular development and physiology by controlling angiogenesis in pre- and post-natal life, it was reasoned that DLK1 could contribute to regulate this process in adult endothelial cells through the interaction with NOTCH receptors. It was found that overexpression of DLK1 inhibits migration and angiotube formation in mammalian vascular endothelial cells and disrupts normal embryonic vascularization in zebrafish. Genetic ablation of DLK1 in mice is associated with increased angiogenesis in vitro and with focal areas of retinal hyper-vascularization. Specific knockdown of the orthologous Dlk1 of zebrafish results in ectopic angiogenesis. Moreover, in a tumor angiogenesis model in zebrafish, suppression of Dlk1 promotes vessel migration towards the tumor cell mass. It was also found that the NOTCH signaling pathway is targeted by DLK1 in the context of angiogenesis and that DLK1 antagonizes NOTCH-dependent signaling in endothelial cells, while, in contrast, this signaling is enhanced in Dlk1-null mice. Collectively, these results revealed a previously unknown role for DLK1 in the vasculature as a regulator of NOTCH-mediated angiogenesis.

Purity Confirmation: N/A

Endotoxin: N/A

Formulation: lyophilized

Storage Handling Stability: The lyophilized antibody is stable for at least 2 years at -20°C. After sterile reconstitution the antibody is stable at 2-8°C for up to 6 months. Frozen aliquots are stable for at least 6 months when stored at -20°C. Addition of a carrier protein or 50% glycerol is recommended for frozen aliquots.

Reconstituation: Centrifuge vial prior to opening. Reconstitute in sterile water to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/ml.

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Lenght (aa): N/A

Protein Sequence: N/A

NCBI Gene ID: 8788