The protein encoded by this gene is a type I transmembrane
glycoprotein which shows homology to the pMEL17 precursor, a
melanocyte-specific protein. GPNMB shows expression in the lowly
metastatic human melanoma cell lines and xenografts but does not
show expression in the highly metastatic cell lines. GPNMB may be
involved in growth delay and reduction of metastatic potential. Two
transcript variants encoding different isoforms have been found for
this gene.1) Rose, J.E., et al. Mol. Med. 16 (7-8), 247-253 (2010) :
Immunogen
This GPNMB antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 541-569 amino acids from the C-terminal region of human GPNMB.
Western Blot at 1:500 dilution + PC-3 whole cell lysate Lysates/proteins at 20 ug per lane.
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:500:
Additional Information
Form
Liquid
Storage Instructions
Store at 4˚C for three months and -20˚C, stable for up to one year. As with all antibodies care should be taken to avoid repeated freeze thaw cycles. Antibodies should not be exposed to prolonged high temperatures.