Bone γ-carboxyglutamate protein (BGLAP) or osteocalcin (OCN) is a non-collagenous bone matrix protein expressed by osteoblasts. It possesses a Gla (γ-carboxyglutamate) domain. The gene encoding OCN is localized on human chromosome 1q22.
Application
ANTI-OSTEOCALCIN(N-TERMINAL) antibody produced in rabbit has been used in western blotting and immnuohistochemistry.
Biochem/physiol Actions
Bone γ-carboxyglutamate protein (BGLAP) regulates osteogenic differentiation of mesenchymal stromal cells. It has a role in bone turnover and mineralization. The protein also has a role in energy metabolism. BGLAP may act as a mediator between glucose metabolism and bone tissue.
Physical form
Supplied in PBS with 0.09% (W/V) sodium azide
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Osteocalcin Mediates Biomineralization during Osteogenic Maturation in Human Mesenchymal Stromal Cells
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International Journal of Molecular Sciences (2017)
Serum Levels of Osteocalcin and Insulin Resistance in Patients with Impaired Glucose Tolerance or New-Onset Diabetes Mellitus After Liver Transplantation.
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Hormone and Metabolic Research (2016)
An overview of osteocalcin progress.
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Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism, 34(4) (2016)
Analysis of the Influence of Hormone Replacement Therapy on Osteocalcin Gene Expression in Postmenopausal Women
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The inhibitory roles of Ihh downregulation on chondrocyte growth and differentiation
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