Reactive species
Human;Rat;Mouse;
Antibody type
Polyclonal Antibody
Protein name
Opticin (Oculoglycan)
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from part region of human protein
Specificity
OPT Polyclonal Antibody detects endogenous levels of protein.
Constitute
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, and 0.02% sodium azide.
Source
Polyclonal, Rabbit,IgG
Dilution rate
WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000
Purification process
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Background
Opticin belongs to class III of the small leucine-rich repeat protein (SLRP) family. Members of this family are typically associated with the extracellular matrix. Opticin is present in significant quantities in the vitreous of the eye and also localizes to the cornea, iris, ciliary body, optic nerve, choroid, retina, and fetal liver. Opticin may noncovalently bind collagen fibrils and regulate fibril morphology, spacing, and organization. The opticin gene is mapped to a region of chromosome 1 that is associated with the inherited eye diseases age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and posterior column ataxia with retinosa pigmentosa (AXPC1). [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008],
Function
function:Binds collagen fibrils.,PTM:O-glycosylated.,similarity:Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. Class III subfamily.,similarity:Contains 7 LRR (leucine-rich) repeats.,tissue specificity:Retina, iris, ligament, skin and fetal liver.,
