Tetranectin is a homotrimeric glycoprotein present in plasma and various tissue locations that binds to calcium, heparin, and plasminogen kringle 4. Tetranectin may play a prominent role in tissue remodeling as well as in the regulation of proteolytic processes via its binding and indirect activation of plasminogen. Tetranectin is found in the extracellular matrix (ECM) of certain carcinomas, but is not present in the ECM of normal tissues. Extracellular proteolysis is an important factor in the ability of malignant cells to penetrate normal tissues and metastasize. Decreased plasma tetranectin or increased tetranectin in stroma of cancers correlates with cancer progression and a grim prognosis. Tetranectin may also influence cancer growth by altering activities of plasminogen or the plasminogen fragment, angiostatin which inhibits tumor cell proliferation.
Key Feature
Clonality
Polyclonal
Isotype
IgG
Host Species
Rabbit
Tested Applications
WBIPIFELISA
recommended for detection of tetranectin of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, bovine and porcine
Species Reactivity
HumanMouseRat
Concentration
1mg/ml
Purification
Affinity purified
Target Information
Alternative Names
epitope corresponding to amino acids 103-202 mapping at the C-terminus of tetranectin of human origin
Tissue Specificity
epitope corresponding to amino acids 103-202 mapping at the C-terminus of tetranectin of human origin
recommended for detection of tetranectin of mouse, rat and human origin by WB, IP, IF and ELISA also reactive with additional species, including equine, bovine and porcine
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
For short-term storage, store at 4° C. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.