General description
Recombinant, human angiostatin expressed in E. coli as a single, nonglycosylated polypeptide chain containing 259 amino acids. Represents a proteolytic fragment containing the first three kringle structures of plasminogen. Acts as a specific inhibitor of endothelial cell growth and angiogenesis. Displays increased inhibitory activity (ED50=70 nM) relative to kringles 1-4 (ED50=135 nm).
Legal Information
CALBIOCHEM is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
Other Notes
Cao, R., et al. 1999. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA96, 5728.Cao, E., et al. 1997. J. Biol. Chem.272, 22924.Sim, B.K., et al. 1997. Cancer Res.57, 1329.Wu, Z., et al. 1997. Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.236, 651.O′Rieilly, M.S., et al. 1994. Cell79, 315.Peterson, T.E., et al. 1990. J. Biol. Chem.265, 6104.Forsgren, M., et al. 1987. FEBS Lett.213, 254.Malinowski, D.P., et al. 1984. Biochemistry23, 4243.
Packaging
250 µg in Glass bottle
Physical form
Lyophilized from 20 mM Sodium Acetate, 4% Mannitol, pH 5.5.
Reconstitution
Following reconstitution, aliquot and freeze (-20°C). Stock solutions are stable for up to 6 months at -20°C.
Warning
Toxicity: Standard Handling (A)
This product has met the following criteria to qualify for the following awards: