CILP antibody (clone 2C5), anti-human

Background:
Major alterations in the composition of the cartilage extracellular matrix occur in joint disease, such as osteoarthrosis. This gene encodes the cartilage intermediate layer protein (CILP), which increases in early osteoarthrosis cartilage. The encoded protein was thought to encode a protein precursor for two different proteins; an N-terminal CILP and a C-terminal homolog of NTPPHase, however, later studies identified no nucleotide pyrophosphatase phosphodiesterase (NPP) activity. The full-length and the N-terminal domain of this protein was shown to function as an IGF-1 antagonist. An allelic variant of this gene has been associated with lumbar disc disease.

Other Names:
Cartilage intermediate layer protein 1, CILP-1, Cartilage intermediate-layer protein, Cartilage intermediate layer protein 1 C1, Cartilage intermediate layer protein 1 C2, CILP

Antigen Type:
Recombinant Protein

Gene Name: CILP
Gene ID: 8483
NCBI Accession: NP_003604.3
Primary Accession: O75339
Other Accession: NM_003613
Format: Clear, colorless solution in phosphate buffered saline, pH 7.2 .