Abcam, ab243237, Recombinant mouse Sonic Hedgehog protein (Active)

Size: 100µg
Recombinant mouse Sonic Hedgehog protein (Active) is a Mouse Fragment protein, in the 26 to 198 aa range, expressed in Escherichia coli, with >95%, < 1 EU/µg endotoxin level, suitable for SDS-PAGE, FuncS, HPLC.
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:< 1 EU/µg,
Expression system:Escherichia coli,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, SDS-PAGE, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active when compared to standard. The ED50 as determined by inducing alkaline phosphatase production of murine C3H10T1/2 cells is 0.5 - 1.0 μg/ml.,
Accession:Q62226,
Animal free:No,
Carrier free:Yes,
Species:Mouse,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute in water or 0.1% BSA aqueous buffer,
Storage buffer:Constituents: 0.87% Sodium chloride, 0.33% Sodium phosphate

Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions--20°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Sonic Hedgehog also known as SHH is a protein that plays an important role in cell signaling during embryonic development. It has alternative names like 'HHG-1' and '5h4'. The Sonic Hedgehog protein is about 45 kDa in mass. Scientists find SHH expression in various tissues including the brain lungs and limb buds. Its activity plays a role in the organization of several tissue structures during development helping to regulate cellular growth and differentiation processes.
Biological function summary
Sonic Hedgehog is critical for the vertebrate embryonic patterning and organogenesis. It functions as a signaling molecule and is part of the Hedgehog signaling complex. The protein acts by binding to the Patched receptor further influencing the Smoothened transducer in cellular signaling cascades. This signaling contributes to the proper formation of limbs central nervous system structures and other vital organs in early development stages.
Pathways
Sonic Hedgehog participates in essential signaling pathways such as the Hedgehog pathway and the Wnt signaling pathway. It interacts with proteins including the Patched and Smoothened to facilitate downstream genetic transcription regulation. Through these pathways Sonic Hedgehog influences the transcription of specific genes that control cell growth. These interactions contribute to the regulation of different cell types and the organization of distinct tissue areas.
Sonic Hedgehog connects to issues like cancer and congenital malformations. Aberrations in its signaling can lead to conditions such as basal cell carcinoma and holoprosencephaly. Sonic Hedgehog through its influence on the Hedgehog signaling pathway implicates interactions with other proteins like GLI transcription factors and Patched. These interactions can dysregulate cellular processes and result in disease states when not functioning correctly.