Asporin (ASPN) is an extracellular matrix (ECM) macromolecule. It is encoded by the gene mapped to human chromosome 9q22.31. ASPN is a member of small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family.
Immunogen
Peptide with sequence C-IHENKVKKIQKDT from the internal region of the protein sequence according to NP_060150.3.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Asporin (ASPN) plays a vital role in regulation of chondrogenesis and helps to maintain the cartilage matrix. ASPN also facilitates transforming growth factor (TGF)-f-mediated signaling. It stimulates osteoblast collagen mineralization by interacting with collagen and calcium. Mutation in the gene is associated with the development of acetabular dysplasia (AD) and hip osteoarthritis.
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Supplied at 0.5 mg/mL in Tris saline with 0.02% sodium azide and 0.5% bovine serum albumin.
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Asporin competes with decorin for collagen binding, binds calcium and promotes osteoblast collagen mineralization.
Kalamajski S, et al.
The Biochemical Journal, 423(1), 53-59 (2009)
The CALM1 core promoter polymorphism is not associated with hip osteoarthritis in a United Kingdom Caucasian population.
Loughlin J, et al.
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage, 14(3), 295-298 (2006)
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