Abcam, ab276955, Recombinant mouse NBL1 protein (His tag)

Size: 100µg
Recombinant mouse NBL1 protein (His tag) is a Mouse Full Length protein, in the 1 to 178 aa range, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 1 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, FuncSSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Measured by its ability to inhibit BMP4-induced alkaline phosphatase production by MC3T3E1 mouse preosteoblast cells.The ED50 for this effect is 3-9 μg/mL.,
Accession:Q61477,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Mouse,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.4Constituents: PBS

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-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
NBL1 also known as DAN domain family member 1 is a protein with a molecular weight of approximately 20 kDa. It is found in various tissues but shows higher expression levels in the nervous tissue and skeletal muscle. Mechanically NBL1 acts as a modulator in cell signaling pathways by binding to specific growth factors such as BMPs (Bone Morphogenetic Proteins) inhibiting their functions and affecting cell differentiation and growth.
Biological function summary
NBL1 plays an inhibitory role in bone morphogenesis by interacting with BMPs which are part of the TGF-beta superfamily. NBL1 can form complexes with these growth factors thereby regulating processes related to bone and cartilage development. This protein is essential for maintaining cellular processes involved in tissue homeostasis and suppressing unchecked cellular proliferation.
Pathways
NBL1 involves itself in the BMP signaling pathway where it directly impacts the regulation of bone and cartilage development. It is associated with other proteins like Noggin and Chordin both of which also modulate BMP activity highlighting its importance in balancing cell growth and differentiation signals. The involvement of NBL1 in the TGF-beta/BMP pathway is critical for embryonic development and the regulation of body patterning.
NBL1 has been linked to conditions such as osteoarthritis and certain cancer types. Its inhibitory effect on BMPs associates it with osteoarthritis where altered BMP signaling contributes to cartilage degradation. In cancer where BMP activity can be dysregulated NBL1's role in inhibiting BMP pathways places it in connection to tumor suppressors like SMAD proteins emphasizing its potential relevance in tumorigenesis and metastasis.