Description
Key facts
Purity:>95% SDS-PAGE,
Endotoxin level:<0.005 EU/µg,
Expression system:HEK 293 cells,
Tags:Tag free,
Applications:FuncS, Cell Culture, Mass Spec, SDS-PAGE, HPLCSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Biologically active:Yes,
Biological activity:Fully biologically active when compared to standard. Determined by the dose dependant proliferation of TF-1 cell line.ED50 is ≤ 0.2ng/mL, corresponding to a specific activity of 5.00 x 106 units/mg.,
Accession:P13725,
Animal free:Yes,
Carrier free:No,
Species:Human,
Reconstitution:Reconstitute with Phosphate buffered saline.Store lyophilized form at room temperature. Reconstitute, aliquot and store at -80°C for 12 months or +4°C for 1 week.Avoid repeated freeze-thaw. Lyophilized contents may appear as either a translucent film or a white powder. This variance does not affect the quality of the product.,
Storage buffer:pH: 6 - 8Constituents: 10.26% Trehalose, 0.727% Dibasic monohydrogen potassium phosphate, 0.248% Potassium phosphate monobasic
Product details:
This protein is filter sterilised prior to aliquoting and lyophilisation. All aliquoting and lyophilisation steps are performed in a sterile environment.
Properties and Storage Information:
Shipped at conditions-Ambient - Can Ship with Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-Ambient, Appropriate long-term storage conditions--20°C, Ambient, Storage information-Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Oncostatin M (OSM) also known as Oncostatin M protein or OSM protein is a cytokine with significant roles in inflammation and hematopoiesis. This protein weighs around 28 kDa and is expressed mainly in activated T cells monocytes and macrophages. It interacts with specific receptors on the cell surface to transmit signals that regulate cell growth and function. Oncostatin M is part of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) family contributing to various cellular processes.
Biological function summary
Oncostatin M modulates a range of cellular activities including cell proliferation differentiation and apoptosis. This cytokine affects diverse cell types such as fibroblasts endothelial cells and epithelial cells showing particular influence in processes like tissue remodeling and immune response. It acts as a monomer and does not need assembly into a larger complex to exert its function. Its ability to trigger gene expression differentiates it from other closely related cytokines.
Pathways
Oncostatin M involves itself in significant pathways like the JAK/STAT signaling pathway and the MAPK pathway. Through these pathways it promotes signal transduction essential for immune regulation and cellular response to external stimuli. OSM interacts with proteins like the gp130 receptor a common signaling component for cytokine receptors in its family and influences downstream effectors involved in these pathways.
Oncostatin M associates itself with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and cardiovascular disorders. Its elevated levels in pathological conditions highlight its role in exacerbating inflammatory responses. In rheumatoid arthritis OSM promotes synovial inflammation while in cardiovascular diseases it may influence vascular remodeling. Connections to inflammatory proteins such as IL-6 further highlight its part in driving disease pathogenesis making it an intriguing target for therapeutic intervention.
