Cytokines

Human MDK

Product Code: GFC0127

Description

Midkine (MDK) is a member of a small family of secreted growth factors that binds heparin and responds to retinoic acid. MDK is a proinflammatory cytokine, promoting the migration of leukocytes, fibrinolysis, and acting as a chemotactic agent towards neutrophils. It also regulates growth, differentiation, and development during the midgestion stage of embryogenesis, and promotes angiogenesis.

Specification

Source

Baculovirus-insect cells

Symbols

Amphiregulin-associated protein, ARAP, MDK, MEK, Midgestation and kidney protein, MK1, MKARAP, NEGF2, NEGF2FLJ27379, Neurite outgrowth-promoting factor 2, Neurite outgrowth-promoting protein

Accession

P21741

AA Sequence

VAKKKDKVKKGGPGSECAEWAWGPCTPSSKDCGVGFREGTCGAQTQRIRCRVPCNWKKEFGADCKYKFENWGACDGGTGTKVRQGTLKKARYNAQCQETIRVTKPCTPKTKAKAKAKKGKGKD

Molecular Mass

13.4 kDa

Purity

≥ 92%

Storage

Store at -80°C. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.

For research or further manufacturing use only. Not for use in humans.