Application

Anti-Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 antibody may be used for immunoblotting at a working concentration of 1.0-2.0 µg/ml. For capture ELISA a concentration of 4 µg/ml is recommemnded. The antibody is also suitable for neutralization reactions.

Disclaimer

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General description

Bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) are the members of the TGF-β superfamily and are identified as the critical factors for formation of bone and cartilage. Apart from this BMPs have immune regulatory functions. The cellular effects of BMPs are mediated by a heteromeric complex composed of type I and type II receptors. BMP-6 regulates both T cell and B cell-mediated immunity. It acts through Smad and p38 pathway to induce the expression of IL-6. Additionally, it induces the expression of iNOS by macrophages through the activation of NF-κB and STAT pathways. BMP-6 is a stimulator of differentiation of liver, bone, neuronal tissue and embryonic kidney and urinary systems. Studies also indicate that BMP-6 is important in the regulation of liver hormone, hepcidin, expression that is important to maintain systemic iron balance Monoclonal Anti-Bone Morphogenetic Protein 6 recognizes human BMP-6. The antibody shows no cross-reactivity with recombinant human (rh) BMP-2, rhBMP-4, rhBMP-5, and rhBMP-7.

Immunogen

recombinant human BMP-6.

Physical form

Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in phosphate buffered saline with 5% trehalose.

Preparation Note

Purified using protein G.