Myelin basic protein (MBP) is part of the myelin sheath and is a calcium-dependent protein. It has six isoforms and the gene encoding it is localized on human chromosome 18q23.
Specificity
Recognizes amino acids 36-50 of myelin basic protein.
Immunogen
bovine myelin basic protein.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Myelin basic protein (MBP) associates with calmodulin and has been identified as an auto-antigen in multiple sclerosis (MS). It also inhibits the assembly of amyloid-β protein.
Preparation Note
Generated by somatic cell hybridization of NS0 myeloma cells with spleen cells from an outbred rat immunized with bovine myelin basic protein.
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The Journal of biological chemistry, 289(25), 17758-17766 (2014-04-18)
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