Function
Major connective tissue mitoattractant secreted by vascular endothelial cells. Promotes proliferation and differentiation of chondrocytes. Is involved in the stimulation of osteoblast differentiation and has a critical role in osteogenesis.
Biological Context
Subcellular Location: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix; Secreted
Tissue Specificity: Expressed in bone marrow and thymic cells. Also expressed one of two Wilms tumors tested
Disease Association: Kyphomelic dysplasia (KMD) : An autosomal recessive skeletal dysplasia characterized by bowing of the limbs primarily affecting the femora, along with short stature, short and wide iliac wings, horizontal acetabular roof, platyspondyly, metaphyseal flaring and distinctive facial features that include prominent forehead, micrognathia, microstomia, cleft palate and low set ears. [The disease may be caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry] | Spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, Li-Shao-Li type (SEMDLSL) : A form of spondyloepimetaphyseal dysplasia, a clinically and genetically heterogeneous group of skeletal disorders marked by vertebral, epiphyseal, and metaphyseal abnormalities. SEMDLSL is an autosomal dominant form characterized by childhood onset of defective skeletal development. Affected individuals exhibit disproportionate short stature, short lower limbs, limited joint flexion, premature osteoarthritis-like changes in weight-bearing joints, and low bone mass. [The disease may be caused by variants affecting the gene represented in this entry]
Product Specifications
Recombinant Human Connective Tissue Growth Factor/CTGF/CCN2 Protein is a recombinant protein, expressed in HEK293 Cells, covering amino acids 27-349aa, with C-Fc tag, molecular weight 62.6 kDa, purity Greater than 95% as determined by SDS-PAGE.. Suitable for ELISA and Western Blot applications. Explore more Growth Factor proteins →
