Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human COMP AA range: 628-678
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of COMP at Human/Mouse/Rat
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000
Purification process (Immunogen)
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit serum by affinity-chromatography using specific immunogen.
Background
The protein encoded by this gene is a noncollagenous extracellular matrix (ECM) protein. It consists of five identical glycoprotein subunits, each with EGF-like and calcium-binding (thrombospondin-like) domains. Oligomerization results from formation of a five-stranded coiled coil and disulfides. Binding to other ECM proteins such as collagen appears to depend on divalent cations. Contraction or expansion of a 5 aa aspartate repeat and other mutations can cause pseudochondroplasia (PSACH) and multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (MED). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2016],
Function
disease:Defects in COMP are the cause of multiple epiphyseal dysplasia type 1 (EDM1) [MIM:132400]. 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.,disease:Defects in COMP are the cause of pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) [MIM:177170]. PSAC is a dominantly inherited chondrodysplasia characterized by short stature and early-onset osteoarthrosis. PSACH is more severe than EDM1 and is recognized in early childhood.,similarity:Belongs to the thrombospondin family.,similarity:Contains 1 TSP C-terminal (TSPC) domain.,similarity:Contains 4 EGF-like domains.,similarity:Contains 8 TSP type-3 repeats.,subunit:Pentamer; disulfide-linked.,
Fields
>>Phagosome;>>PI3K-Akt signaling pathway;>>Focal adhesion;>>ECM-receptor interaction;>>Malaria;>>Human papillomavirus infection
Human protein sequence Database
P49747
Mouse protein sequence database
Q9R0G6
Rat protein sequence database
P35444
Cellular localization
Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix .
Tissue expression
Abundantly expressed in the chondrocyte extracellular matrix, and is also found in bone, tendon, ligament and synovium and blood vessels. Increased amounts are produced during late stages of osteoarthritis in the area adjacent to the main defect.