Recombinant Human DKK1/Dkk-1 Protein (His Tag)

Specifications

Catalog number

PKSH031807-01

Size / count

20 µg

Dry ice

No

Hazardous

No

Discontinued

No

Background

Dickkopf (DKK) family proteins, consisting of DKK-1, DKK-2, DKK-3 and DKK-4, function as secreted Wnt antagonists by inhibiting Wnt coreceptors LRP5/6. DKK-1, DKK-2, and DKK-4 also bind cell surface Kremen-1 or Kremen-2 and promote the internalization of LRP5/6. Dickkopf related protein 1 (DKK-1) was initially identified as an inducer of head formation in Xenopus embryos. DKK-1 protein modulates Wnt signaling pathway during embryonic development. Increased levels of DKK-1 are found in the majority of lung cancers, esophageal squamous cell carcinomas, and hormone-resistant breast cancers, while DKK-1 expression is decreased in malignant melanoma and colorectal cancers.

Synonyms

Dickkopf-1; Dickkopf-related protein 1; Dkk-1; SK

UniProt

I1W660

Accession Number

NP_036374.1

Expression System

HEK293 Cells

Tag

C-His

Sequence

Met 2-His 266

Applications

Cell culture

Field of Research

Cardiovascular; Developmental Biology; immunology; Stem cells

Endotoxin

< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.

Purity

> 90 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.

Bioactivity

Measured by its ability to inhibit Wnt3a-induced alkaline phosphatase production by C3H10T1/2 cells. The ED50 for this effect is approximately 0.1-0.4 μg/ml in the presence of 10 ng/mL of mouse Wnt3a.

Reconstitution

Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Shipping Conditions

This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.

Storage Conditions

Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80°C. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8°C for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20°C for 3 months.

Calculated Molecular Weight

25.8 kDa

Observed Molecular Weight

45 kDa

Species

Human