Target：OPT

Gene Name：OPTC OPT

Protein Name：Opticin (Oculoglycan)

Human Gene Id：26254

Human Swiss Prot No：Q9UBM4

Mouse Swiss Prot No：Q920A0

Immunogen：Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein

Specificity：OPT 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)：36kD

Background： Opticin belongs to class III of the small leucine-rich repeat protein (SLRP) family. Members of this family are typically associated with the extracellular matrix. Opticin is present in significant quantities in the vitreous of the eye and also localizes to the cornea, iris, ciliary body, optic nerve, choroid, retina, and fetal liver. Opticin may noncovalently bind collagen fibrils and regulate fibril morphology, spacing, and organization. The opticin gene is mapped to a region of chromosome 1 that is associated with the inherited eye diseases age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and posterior column ataxia with retinosa pigmentosa (AXPC1). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],

Function：function:Binds collagen fibrils.,PTM:O-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. Class III subfamily.,similarity:Contains 7 LRR (leucine-rich) repeats.,tissue specificity:Retina, iris, ligament, skin and fetal liver.,

Subcellular Location：Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix .

Expression：Expressed in cartilage and synovial membranes (at protein level) (PubMed:18164633, PubMed:23845380). Expressed in the retina, iris, ligament, skin and fetal liver (at protein level) (PubMed:12019215, PubMed:25136834). Expressed in the retinal pigment epithelium (at protein level) (PubMed:25136834). Expressed in synovial fibroblasts and subchondral bone osteoblasts (PubMed:18164633).