Description
Recombinant Human CA125/MUC16 (C-6His) | PKSH033847 | Gentaur US, UK & Europe Disrtribition
Synonyms: CA125 ovarian cancer antigen; CA125; CA-125; CA125MUC-16; FLJ14303; MUC16; mucin 16, cell surface associated; mucin-16
Active Protein: Active protein
Activity: Recombinant Human Mucin-16 is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Gly12660-Met12923 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus.
Protein Construction: Recombinant Human Mucin-16 is produced by our Mammalian expression system and the target gene encoding Gly12660-Met12923 is expressed with a 6His tag at the C-terminus.
Fusion Tag: C-6His
Species: Human
Expressed Host: Human Cells
Shipping: This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Purity: > 95 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin: < 1.0 EU per µg as determined by the LAL method.
Stability and Storage: Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.
Molecular Mass: 29.2 kDa
Formulation: Lyophilized from a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 50 mM Tris-HCl, 100 mM Glycine, pH 7.5.
Reconstitution: Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Background: MUC16, also known as the CA125 antigen, is a mucin protein that may be found in type I transmembrane or secreted forms that are used monitor the progress of epithelial ovarian cancer therapy. MUC16 is over-expressed by tumor cells including ovarian and mesothelial cancers. The transmembrane form can adhere to mesothelin in the peritoneum, facilitating metastasis of ovarian cancer to the peritoneal cavity. MUC16 also binds galectin-1 on immune cells and enhances its expression on tumor cells. MUC16-expressing tumors adhere to NK cells, down-regulate CD16 and suppress NK response, which may promote immune evasion. MUC16 is also cyclically expressed in the endometrium and may contribute to immune privilege during pregnancy. In the eye, MUC16 and other mucins protect the cornea and keep it hydrated. It is altered on the conjunctival epithelium of patients with non-Sjogren dry eye syndrome.
Research Area: Signal Transduction, Tags & Cell Markers, Cancer, immunology,
