Human Pigment Epithelium-derived Factor (rHuPEDF)

• Catalog Number: orb1494943
• Category: Proteins
• Description: PEDF is a noninhibitory serpin with neurotrophic, anti-angiogenic, and anti-tumorigenic properties. It is a 50 kDa glycoprotein produced and secreted in many tissues throughout the body. A major component of the anti-angiogenic action of PEDF is the induction of apoptosis in proliferating endothelial cells. In addition, PEDF is able to inhibit the activity of angiogenic factors such as VEGF and FGF-2. The neuroprotective effects of PEDF are achieved through suppression of neuronal apoptosis induced by peroxide, glutamate, or other neurotoxins. The recent identification of a lipase-linked cell membrane receptor for PEDF (PEDF-R) that binds to PEDF with high affinity should facilitate further elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of this pluripotent serpin. To date, PEDF-R is the only signaling receptor known to be used by a serpin family member. The unique range of PEDF activities implicate it as a potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of vasculature related neurodegenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR). PEDF also has the potential to be useful in the treatment of various angiogenesis-related diseases including a number of cancers.
• Form/Appearance: Sterile Filtered White lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder.
• MW: Approximately 44.5 KDa, a single non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing 400 amino acids.
• Protein Sequence: MQNPASPPEEGSPDPDSTGALVEEEDPFFKVPVNKLAAAVSNFGYDLYRVRSSMSPTTNVLLSPLSVATALSALSLGAEQRTESIIHRALYYDLISSPDIHGTYKELLDTVTAPQKNLKSASRIVFEKKLRIKSSFVAPLEKSYGTRPRVLTGNPRLDLQEINNWVQAQMKGKLARSTKEIPDEISILLLGVAHFKGQWVTKFDSRKTSLEDFYLDEERTVRVPMMSDPKAVLRYGLDSDLSCKIAQLPLTGSMSIIFFLPLKVTQNLTLIEESLTSEFIHDIDRELKTVQAVLTVPKLKLSYEGEVTKSLQEMKLQSLFDSPDFSKITGKPIKLTQVEHRAGFEWNEDGAGTTPSPGLQPAHLTFPLDYHLNQPFIFVLRDTDTGALLFIGKILDPRGP
• Source: Escherichia coli.
• Biological Activity: Data Not Available.
• Endotoxins: Less than 1EU/mg of rHuPEDF as determined by LAL method.
• Storage: This lyophilized preparation is stable at 2-8°C, but should be kept at -20°C for long term storage, preferably desiccated. Upon reconstitution, the preparation is stable for up to one week at 2-8°C. For maximal stability, apportion the reconstituted preparation into working aliquots and store at -20°C to -70°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
• Buffer/Preservatives: Lyophilized from a 0.2mm filtered concentrated solution in 20mM PB, pH 7.4, 150mM NaCl.
• Note: For research use only
• Application notes: We recommend that this vial be briefly centrifuged prior to opening to bring the contents to the bottom. Reconstitute in sterile distilled water or aqueous buffer containing 0.1% BSA to a concentration of 0.1-1.0 mg/mL. Stock solutions should be apportioned into working aliquots and stored at < -20°C. Further dilutions should be made in appropriate buffered solutions.
• Expiration Date: 6 months from date of receipt.