Target：CO9A2

Fields：PI3K-Akt signaling pathway;Focal adhesion;ECM-receptor interaction;Protein digestion and absorption;Human papillomavirus infection

Gene Name：COL9A2

Protein Name：Collagen alpha-2(IX) chain

Human Gene Id：1298

Human Swiss Prot No：Q14055

Mouse Swiss Prot No：Q07643

Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from human protein . at AA range: 540-620

Specificity：CO9A2 Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.

Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.

Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG

Dilution：WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000

Purification：The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.

Concentration：1 mg/ml

Storage Stability：-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)

Observed Band(KD)：75kD

Background： This gene encodes one of the three alpha chains of type IX collagen, the major collagen component of hyaline cartilage. Type IX collagen, a heterotrimeric molecule, is usually found in tissues containing type II collagen, a fibrillar collagen. This chain is unusual in that, unlike the other two type IX alpha chains, it contains a covalently attached glycosaminoglycan side chain. Mutations in this gene are associated with multiple epiphyseal dysplasia. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],

Function：disease:Defects in COL9A2 are the cause of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia type 2 (EDM2) [MIM:600204]. EDM is a generalized skeletal dysplasia associated with significant morbidity. Joint pain, joint deformity, waddling gait, and short stature are the main clinical signs and symptoms. EDM is broadly categorized into the more severe Fairbank and the milder Ribbing types. EDM2 inheritance is autosomal dominant.,disease:Defects in COL9A2 may be a cause of susceptibility to intervertebral disc disease (IDD) [MIM:603932]. IDD is one of the most common musculo-skeletal disorders.,function:Structural component of hyaline cartilage and vitreous of the eye.,PTM:Covalently linked to the telopeptides of type II collagen by lysine-derived cross-links.,PTM:Prolines at the third position of the tripeptide repeating unit (G-X-Y) are hydroxylated in some or all of the chains.,similarity:Belongs to the fib

Subcellular Location：Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix .

Expression： Cartilage,Foreskin,