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MAB1049

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Anti-Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 Antibody, clone 3H2

clone 3H2, Chemicon®, from mouse

Synonym(s):

BMP-4, DVR-4

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About This Item

UNSPSC Code:
12352203
eCl@ss:
32160702
NACRES:
NA.41

biological source

mouse

Quality Level

antibody form

purified immunoglobulin

antibody product type

primary antibodies

clone

3H2, monoclonal

species reactivity

rat, human, mouse

manufacturer/tradename

Chemicon®

technique(s)

ELISA: suitable
immunocytochemistry: suitable
western blot: suitable

input

sample type neural stem cell(s)
sample type mesenchymal stem cell(s)

isotype

IgG2b

UniProt accession no.

shipped in

wet ice

target post-translational modification

unmodified

Gene Information

human ... BMP4(652)
mouse ... Bmp4(12159)
rat ... Bmp4(25296)

General description

Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) is a polypeptide belonging to the TGF-β superfamily of proteins. It, like other bone morphogenetic proteins, is involved in bone and cartilage development, specifically tooth and limb development and fracture repair. It has been shown to be involved in muscle development, bone mineralization, and uteric bud development. BMP4 has also been implicated in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva in which it is underexpressed. In human embryonic development, BMP4 is a critical signalling molecule required for the early differentiation of the embryo and establishing of a dorsal-ventral axis. BMP4 is secreted from the dorsal portion of the notochord, and it acts in concert with sonic hedgehog (released from the ventral portion of the notochord) to establish a dorsal-ventral axis for the differentiation of later structures. BMP4 stimulates differentiation of overlying ectodermal tissue. Inhibition of the BMP4 signal (by chordin, noggin, or follistatin) causes the ectoderm to differentiate into the neural plate. If these cells also receive signals from FGF, they will differentiate into the spinal cord; in the absence of FGF the cells become brain tissue.

Specificity

Specific for bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP-4) by Western blot and ELISA. No cross-reactivity with human BMP-2 or human TGF-β1. The antibody reacts with both human and mouse BMP-4 in both reduced and nonreduced conditions.
Human BMP-4 (accession number P12644) precursor (389 aa, glycosilated) consists of a propeptide (273 aa) and active BMP-4 (116 aa, glycoslyated; MW reduced 17-20 kDa).

Immunogen

Recombinant mouse BMP-4 (Masuhara, 1995).

Application

Detect Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 using this Anti-Bone Morphogenetic Protein 4 Antibody, clone 3H2 validated for use in ELISA, IC & WB.
Immunocytochemistry using osteoinductive cells; i.e., BFP and Saos-2

Western blot using osteoinductive cells; i.e., BFP and Saos-2

Optimal working dilutions must be determined by the end user.
Research Category
Stem Cell Research
Research Sub Category
Mesenchymal Stem Cells

Target description

17 kDa

Physical form

Format: Purified
Protein A Purified mouse immunoglobulin in 20 mM sodium phosphate, 250 mM NaCl, pH. 7.6, with 0.1% sodium azide as a preservative.
Protein A purified

Storage and Stability

Maintain for 1 year at 2–8°C from date of shipment. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap.

Analysis Note

Control
Mouse brain extract

Other Notes

Concentration: Please refer to the Certificate of Analysis for the lot-specific concentration.

Legal Information

CHEMICON is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Disclaimer

Unless otherwise stated in our catalog or other company documentation accompanying the product(s), our products are intended for research use only and are not to be used for any other purpose, which includes but is not limited to, unauthorized commercial uses, in vitro diagnostic uses, ex vivo or in vivo therapeutic uses or any type of consumption or application to humans or animals.

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


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Maiko T Uemura et al.
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Diabetes, 64(5), 1670-1681 (2015-01-22)
The limited expandability of subcutaneous adipose tissue, due to reduced ability to recruit and differentiate new adipocytes, prevents its buffering effect in obesity and is characterized by expanded adipocytes (hypertrophic obesity). Bone morphogenetic protein-4 (BMP4) plays a key role in
Wenjuan Mu et al.
Redox biology, 43, 101979-101979 (2021-04-26)
Loss of perivascular adipose tissue (PVAT) impairs endothelial function and enhances atherosclerosis. However, the roles of PVAT thermoregulation in vascular inflammation and the development of atherosclerosis remains unclear. Bone morphogenetic protein 4 (BMP4) transforms white adipocyte to beige adipocyte, while
Activation of the BMP canonical signaling pathway in human optic nerve head tissue and isolated optic nerve head astrocytes and lamina cribrosa cells.
Zode, GS; Clark, AF; Wordinger, RJ
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