Recombinant Mouse NGAL/Lipocalin-2 Protein (Fc Tag)

Cat. No : CDRP-01071

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Target Information
Target Name	NGAL/Lipocalin-2
Synonyms	Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; NGAL; 25 kDa alpha-2-microglobulin-related subunit of MMP-9; Lipocalin-2; Oncogene 24p3; Siderocalin LCN2; p25; HNL; NGAL
UniProt ID	Q6YGU2
Accession	P11672

Product Details
Expression Host	HEK293 Cells
Species	Mouse
Tag	C-Fc
Molar Mass	48 kDa
Sequence	Ser 234-Cys 1396

Background
Lipocalin-2, also known as Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL), is a secretory protein of the lipocalin superfamily. Lipocalin-2 contains a signal peptide that enables it to be secreted and form complexes with matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) through disulfide bonds. Similar to other lipocalin family members, Lipocalin-2 is involved in diverse cellular processes, including the transport of small hydrophobic molecules, protection of MMP-9 from proteolytic degradation, and cell signaling. Furthermore, Lipocalin-2 can tightly bind to bacterial siderophore through a cell surface receptor, possibly serving as a potent bacteriostatic agent by sequestering iron, regulating innate immunity and protecting kidney epithelial cells from ischemia–reperfusion injury. This protein is mainly expressed in neutrophils and in lower levels in the kidney, prostate, and epithelia of the respiratory and alimentary tracts. Recent evidence also suggests its role as a biomarker for renal injury and inflammation.

Background

Lipocalin-2, also known as Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL), is a secretory protein of the lipocalin superfamily. Lipocalin-2 contains a signal peptide that enables it to be secreted and form complexes with matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) through disulfide bonds. Similar to other lipocalin family members, Lipocalin-2 is involved in diverse cellular processes, including the transport of small hydrophobic molecules, protection of MMP-9 from proteolytic degradation, and cell signaling. Furthermore, Lipocalin-2 can tightly bind to bacterial siderophore through a cell surface receptor, possibly serving as a potent bacteriostatic agent by sequestering iron, regulating innate immunity and protecting kidney epithelial cells from ischemia–reperfusion injury. This protein is mainly expressed in neutrophils and in lower levels in the kidney, prostate, and epithelia of the respiratory and alimentary tracts. Recent evidence also suggests its role as a biomarker for renal injury and inflammation.

Properties
Purity	>96% as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Formulation	Supplied as a 0.2 μm filtered solution of 20 mM MES, 150 mM NaCl, 10% Glycerol, pH5.5.
Reconstitution	Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.
Shipping	This product is provided as liquid. It is shipped at frozen temperature with blue ice/gel packs.
Storage	Store at < -20 °C, stable for 6 months. Please minimize freeze-thaw cycles.

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