About this item
DKK-1 is a member of the DKK protein family which also includes DKK-2, DKK-3 and DKK-4. DKK-1 was originally identified as a Xenopus head-forming molecule that behaves as an antagonist for Wnt signaling. Subsequent studies have shown that DKK-1 and DKK-4 play an important regulatory role in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway by forming inhibitory complexes with LDL receptor-related proteins 5 and 6 (LRP5 and LRP6), which are essential components of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling system. LRP5 and LRP6 are single-pass transmembrane proteins that appear to act as co-receptors for Wnt ligands involved in the Wnt/β-catenin signaling cascade. It has been suggested that by inhibiting Wnt/β-catenin signaling, which is essential for posterior patterning in vertebrates, DKK-1 permits anterior development. This notion is supported by the finding that mice deficient of DKK-1 expression lack head formation and die during embryogenesis. Recombinant Human DKK-1 expressed in
Specifications
- Conjugation:Unconjugated
- Protein Function:Cytokines and Growth Factors
- Protein/Peptide Type:Recombinant
- Source:HEK293 cells
- Species:Human
- Storage Conditions:Store at –20 °C prior to reconstitution.
- Endotoxin Content:>0.1 ng/μg
- Biological Activity:Biological Activity tests can vary. Please refer to the Product CoA for information.
- Form:Lyophilized
- Gene ID:22943 O94907
- Reconstitution Instructions:Reconstitution instructions can vary. Please refer to the product CoA for info.
- Protease-free:Y
- Protein Synonyms:SK|Dickkopf-related protein 1|Dickkopf-1
- Protein/Peptide Name:DKK-1
- Purity:0.97
- Molecular Weight:25.8 kDa
- Sequence:TLNSVLNSNA IKNLPPPLGG AAGHPGSAVS AAPGILYPGG NKYQTIDNYQ PYPCAEDEEC GTDEYCASPT RGGDAGVQIC LACRKRRKRC MRHAMCCPGN YCKNGICVSS DQNHFRGEIE ETITESFGND HSTLDGYSRR TTLSSKMYHT KGQEGSVCLR SSDCASGLCC ARHFWSKICK PVLKEGQVCT KHRRKGSHGL EIFQRCYCGE GLSCRIQKDH HQASNSSRLH TCQRH
- Endotoxin Level:Low
- Formulation:Formulation can vary. Please refer to product CoA for information.
- Shipping Temperature:Ambient