Abcam, ab132329, Recombinant Human TSG6 protein (Tagged)

Size: 10µg
Recombinant Human TSG6 protein (Tagged) is a Human Full Length protein, in the 1 to 277 aa range, expressed in Wheat germ, suitable for SDS-PAGE, ELISA, WB.
Key facts
Expression system:Wheat germ,
Tags:GST tag N-Terminus,
Applications:SDS-PAGE, WB, ELISASee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:No,
Accession:P98066,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Storage buffer:pH: 8Constituents: 0.79% Tris HCl, 0.31% Glutathione

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.
TSG6 also known as tumor necrosis factor-inducible gene 6 protein plays an important role in inflammation and tissue repair. This protein has a molecular mass of approximately 35 kDa. TSG6 expresses in various tissues especially in response to inflammation or tissue injury. Such expression is significant in cells like macrophages and fibroblasts as well as in tissues like the synovial lining and skin.
Biological function summary
TSG6 contributes to the modulation of the inflammatory response and tissue remodeling. It does this by interacting with molecules such as hyaluronan which is an important component of the extracellular matrix. During inflammatory responses TSG6 forms a complex with inter-α-inhibitor a serine protease inhibitor enhancing its stability and function. Through these interactions TSG6 helps to regulate the extracellular environment during tissue repair processes.
Pathways
The protein TSG6 participates actively in the inflammatory pathway and the hyaluronan metabolism pathway. It influences inflammatory events by modulating the activity of inflammatory cytokines affecting processes like leukocyte recruitment. TSG6 works closely with proteins such as TNF-α and IL-1 both integral to the inflammatory response. In the hyaluronan pathway TSG6 influences the structural organization of the matrix affecting cell migration and adhesion.
TSG6 relates to conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In these disorders inflammation and tissue degradation play central roles. TSG6 interacts with proteins like matrix metalloproteinases which are involved in tissue breakdown and remodeling. By modulating these interactions TSG6 can potentially influence disease progression or resolution making it an interesting target for therapeutic intervention in inflammatory diseases.