This gene is a member of the PDGF/VEGF growth factor
family and encodes a protein that is often found as a disulfide
linked homodimer. This protein is a glycosylated mitogen that
specifically acts on endothelial cells and has various effects,
including mediating increased vascular permeability, inducing
angiogenesis, vasculogenesis and endothelial cell growth, promoting
cell migration, and inhibiting apoptosis. Elevated levels of this
protein is linked to POEMS syndrome, also known as Crow-Fukase
syndrome. Mutations in this gene have been associated with
proliferative and nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Alternatively spliced transcript variants, encoding either freely
secreted or cell-associated isoforms, have been characterized.
There is also evidence for the use of non-AUG (CUG) translation
initiation sites upstream of, and in-frame with the first AUG,
leading to additional isoforms.1) Shrivastava-Ranjan, P., et al. J. Virol. 84(21):11227-11234(2010)
Immunogen
This VEGFA antibody is generated from rabbits immunized with a KLH conjugated synthetic peptide between 140-168 amino acids from the Central region of human VEGFA.
Western blot analysis in K562 cell line lysates (35ug/lane).
Application Notes
For WB starting dilution is: 1:1000:
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.