Pigment epithelium-derived growth factor (PEDF), also known as EPC-1 (early population doubling level cDNA-1), is a glycoprotein found naturally in the normal eye. PEDF has reported neuroprotective and differentiation properties and is secreted in abundance by retinal pigment epithelium cells. It belongs to the serine protease inhibitor (Serpin) superfamily and has been reported to inhibit angiogenesis and proliferation of several cell types. The “pooling” of PEDF within the interphotoreceptor matrix places this molecule in a prime physical location to affect the underlying neural retina. Additionally, PEDF induces neuronal differentiation and promotes survival of neurons of the central nervous system from degeneration caused by serum withdrawal or glutamate cytotoxicity.
Host
Rabbit
Immunogen
Recombinant protein of human SERPINF1
Intended Use
For research use only. Not for human, diagnostic or therapeutic use.
Involvement In Disease
Osteogenesis imperfecta 6 (OI6)
Isotype
IgG
Raised In
Rabbit
Reactivity
Human, Mouse, Rat
Regulatory
RUO
Relevance
Pigment epithelium-derived growth factor (PEDF), also known as EPC-1 (early population doubling level cDNA-1), is a glycoprotein found naturally in the normal eye. PEDF has reported neuroprotective and differentiation properties and is secreted in abundance by retinal pigment epithelium cells. It belongs to the serine protease inhibitor (Serpin) superfamily and has been reported to inhibit angiogenesis and proliferation of several cell types. The “pooling” of PEDF within the interphotoreceptor matrix places this molecule in a prime physical location to affect the underlying neural retina. Additionally, PEDF induces neuronal differentiation and promotes survival of neurons of the central nervous system from degeneration caused by serum withdrawal or glutamate cytotoxicity.
Neurotrophic protein; induces extensive neuronal differentiation in retinoblastoma cells. Potent inhibitor of angiogenesis. As it does not undergo the S (stressed) to R (relaxed) conformational transition characteristic of active serpins, it exhibits no serine protease inhibitory activity.
Pathway
Wnt signaling pathway
Protein Families
Serpin family
Tissue Specificity
Retinal pigment epithelial cells and blood plasma.
Buffer
Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.
Format
liquid
Purification
Affinity purification
Purity
Affinity purification
Storage
Upon receipt, store at -20°C or -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze.
Storage Buffer
Store at -20oC or -80oC. Avoid freeze / thaw cycles. Buffer: PBS with 0.02% sodium azide, 50% glycerol, pH7.3.