Form
Liquid
Buffer
PBS
Preservative
No preservative
Storage
Store as concentrated solution. Centrifuge briefly prior to opening vial. For short-term storage (1-2 weeks), store at 4ºC. For long-term storage, aliquot and store at -20ºC or below. Avoid multiple freeze-thaw cycles.
Concentration
Batch dependent (Please refer to the vial label for the specific concentration.)
Antigen Species
Human
Immunogen
Produced from sera of rabbits pre-immunized with highly pure (>98%) recombinant hOPG (human OPG).
Purification
Purified by affinity chromatography
Conjugation
Biotin
Note
For laboratory research use only. Not for any clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use in humans or animals. Not for animal or human consumption.
Purchasers shall not, and agree not to enable third parties to, analyze, copy, reverse engineer or otherwise attempt to determine the structure or sequence of the product.
Synonyms
TNF receptor superfamily member11b , OCIF , OPG , PDB5 , TNFRSF11B , TR1 , Osteoprotegerin , osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor
Cellular Localization
Secreted
Background
Osteoprotegerin (OPG) belongs to the TNF receptor (TNFR) family. Acts as decoy receptor for RANKL and thereby neutralizes its function in osteoclastogenesis. Inhibits the activation of osteoclasts and promotes osteoclast apoptosis in vitro. Bone homeostasis seems to depend on the local RANKL/OPG ratio. May also play a role in preventing arterial calcification. May act as decoy receptor for TRAIL and protect against apoptosis. TRAIL binding blocks the inhibition of osteoclastogenesis.
Database
Research Area