Abcam, ab316516, Recombinant Mouse Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein Protein Standard (His tag)

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Mouse Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein Protein Standard (His tag) is a Mouse Fragment protein, expressed in HEK 293 cells, with >80%, suitable for SDS-PAGE, sELISA.
Key facts
Purity:>80% SDS-PAGE,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:His tag C-Terminus,
Applications:sELISA, SDS-PAGESee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:Q61885,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Mouse,
Storage buffer:pH: 7.3 - 7.5Constituents: 2.922% Sodium chloride, 0.64107% disodium;hydrogen phosphate;dodecahydrate, 0.02858% Potassium phosphate monobasic

Product details:
While the standard is the same as the one provided in the corresponding SimpleStep ELISA Kit, it cannot be treated as the consumable provided with our SimpleStep ELISA Kit due to differences in its concentration calibration.
Abcam guarantee that this protein standard is suitable for use in a sandwich ELISA. Individual results may vary due to differences in technique, laboratory equipment, buffers, and other experimental factors. The detection range provided for this protein standard is based on initial sandwich ELISA validation data.
The protein concentration is the concentration after validation on our sandwich ELISA platform. This Standard protein is guaranteed to work with our Capture and Detector antibodies in sELISA. Please contact our Scientific Support team to know which antibody pair is suitable for this protein.

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.
Myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein (MOG) also known as MOG protein or MOG glycoprotein is a lesser-known but important component of the central nervous system myelin. The MOG protein has a molecular mass of approximately 26 to 28 kDa. You will find it expressed on the surface of myelin sheaths and oligodendrocytes. This protein plays a role in the myelination process acting as a potential adhesive molecule or signaling molecule contributing to the stability and integrity of the myelin structure. Oligodendrocyte staining techniques can help visualize the distribution and expression patterns of MOG making it important for research purposes.
Biological function summary
MOG influences the immune response and possibly adhesion between myelin membranes. Although it does not form part of a larger well-defined complex it may interact with other myelin-associated proteins to contribute to myelin construction and maintenance. MOG's involvement in these processes supports myelin sheath formation and function aiding electrical conduction in nerve cells. The protein's exposure on the myelin membrane makes it a possible target for immune attacks hinting at its role in autoimmunity.
Pathways
MOG is involved in immune responses and central nervous system pathways. One significant pathway is the autoimmune pathway where MOG can engage with or be targeted by autoimmune antibodies. It interacts with other proteins like myelin basic protein (MBP) in maintaining myelin structures and influencing immunological functions. This interaction implies that disturbances in these pathways might contribute to numerous neurological disorders.
MOG plays a critical role in conditions such as multiple sclerosis and neuromyelitis optica. In multiple sclerosis MOG is a target of autoantibodies leading to demyelination and loss of neural function. In neuromyelitis optica MOG antibodies may contribute to severe inflammation and damage in optic nerves and spinal cord. The connection between MOG and these diseases highlights associations with other proteins like aquaporin-4 which are similarly targeted in associated autoimmune responses. Understanding these relationships is key for developing diagnostics or therapies involving MOG ELISA methods to detect MOG-specific antibodies in patient samples.