Abcam, ab269222, Recombinant human CTGF protein (Active)

Size: 20µg / 100µg
Recombinant human CTGF protein (Active) is a Human Fragment protein, in the 253 to 349 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >90%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>90% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 1 EU/µg,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:HUVEC Proliferation ED50 ≤2,000 ng/mL; Specific Activity ≥ 500 Units/mg,
Accession:P29279,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute at 0.1 mg/mL in water,
Storage buffer:Constituents: 0.1% Trifluoroacetic acid

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Aliquoting information-Upon delivery aliquot, Storage information-Working aliquots stored with a carrier protein are stable for at least 3 months at -20°C to -80°C.

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
CTGF also known as Connective Tissue Growth Factor is a significant protein in the CCN family involved in regulating various cellular functions. CTGF has a molecular weight of approximately 36-38 kDa. It is highly expressed in tissues such as the skin kidney and vascular tissues. This protein is secreted and can be found in the extracellular matrix where it interacts with other cellular components to mediate its effects.
Biological function summary
Connective Tissue Growth Factor plays an important role in cell adhesion proliferation and differentiation. It operates as an independent protein but can also be part of the extracellular matrix structure. CTGF functions as a mediator in the interaction between cells and their surrounding environment influencing processes such as angiogenesis and wound healing through these interactions.
Pathways
CTGF fits into the TGF-beta and Wnt signaling pathways where it helps modulate cellular responses to external stimuli. It interacts with proteins like fibronectin and integrins within these pathways enhancing cellular communication and response. These pathways are fundamental for both development and pathological conditions showing CTGF's influence on various biological processes.
CTGF shows a strong connection with fibrosis and cancer. In fibrotic conditions the CTGF protein interacts with collagen and fibronectin leading to excessive deposition in tissues. In cancers CTGF may promote tumor progression by facilitating angiogenesis and promoting invasive behaviors in tumors. These interactions highlight CTGF's role as a target for therapeutic strategies aimed at treating these diseases.