Abcam, ab161530, Recombinant Human PEG10/EDR protein

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human PEG10/EDR protein is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 325 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q86TG7,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

Product details:
This product was previously labelled as PEG10.

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Dry Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--80°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--80°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
PEG10 also known as EDR2 is a paternally expressed imprinted gene that encodes the PEG10 protein. The PEG10 protein has a molecular mass of approximately 150 kDa. It shows expression most notably in the placenta during development but also in other tissues like the liver and brain. The protein contains two open reading frames that produce different products via a frameshift mechanism similar to retroviral proteins.
Biological function summary
The PEG10 protein plays multiple roles especially in cell proliferation apoptosis inhibition and promoting cell survival. It can be part of larger protein complexes that modulate cellular responses to stress and developmental cues. The protein's multifaceted activities are important during embryogenesis where it supports trophoblast development and placental formation.
Pathways
PEG10 interacts with signaling cascades such as the TGF-beta signaling pathway and is involved in cell cycle regulation. PEG10 works alongside proteins like paternally expressed genes that connect with TGF-beta pathways influencing cellular differentiation and growth. Its integration in these pathways highlights its role in managing cellular environments and responses to cellular stress signals.
PEG10 expression over-activation has associations with cancer especially hepatocellular carcinoma and pancreatic cancer. In these contexts PEG10 interacts with proteins like H3L3 contributing to oncogenic pathways that drive tumor cell proliferation and survival. Elevated levels of PEG10 can serve as potential biomarkers for certain cancers suggesting their role in disease progression and possible therapeutic targeting.