Target：CTGF
Fields：Apelin signaling pathway;Hippo signaling pathway
Gene Name：CTGF CCN2 HCS24 IGFBP8
Protein Name：Connective tissue growth factor (CCN family member 2) (Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24) (Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8) (IBP-8) (IGF-binding protein 8) (IGFBP-8)
Human Gene Id：1490
Human Swiss Prot No：P29279
Mouse Gene Id：14219
Mouse Swiss Prot No：P29268
Rat Swiss Prot No：Q9R1E9
Immunogen：Synthetic peptide from human protein at AA range: 141-190
Specificity：The antibody detects endogenous CTGF
Formulation：Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source：Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution：IHC 1:50-200, ELISA 1:10000-20000. IF 1:50-200
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)
Other Name：Connective tissue growth factor (CCN family member 2;Hypertrophic chondrocyte-specific protein 24;Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 8;IBP-8;IGF-binding protein 8;IGFBP-8)
Background： The protein encoded by this gene is a mitogen that is secreted by vascular endothelial cells. The encoded protein plays a role in chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation, cell adhesion in many cell types, and is related to platelet-derived growth factor. Certain polymorphisms in this gene have been linked with a higher incidence of systemic sclerosis. [provided by RefSeq, Nov 2009],
Function：function:Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. Promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Mediates heparin- and divalent cation-dependent cell adhesion in many cell types including fibroblasts, myofibroblasts, endothelial and epithelial cells. Enhances fibroblast growth factor-induced DNA synthesis.,similarity:Belongs to the CCN family.,similarity:Contains 1 CTCK (C-terminal cystine knot-like) domain.,similarity:Contains 1 IGFBP N-terminal domain.,similarity:Contains 1 TSP type-1 domain.,similarity:Contains 1 VWFC domain.,subunit:Monomer.,
Subcellular Location：Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix . Secreted .
Expression：Expressed in bone marrow and thymic cells. Also expressed one of two Wilms tumors tested.
