Synonyms	Osteoblast-specific factor 2;OSF-2;POSTN;Periostin;PDLPOSTN;periostin;PN
Species	Human
Expression_host	HEK293 Cells
Sequence	Met 1-Gln 781
Accession	NP_001129407.1
Mol_Mass	86.0 kDa
AP_Mol_Mass	80 kDa
Tag	C-His
Bio_Activity	Measured by its ability to induce adhesion of ATDC5 mouse chondrogenic cells. When cells are added to POSTN-His coated plates (10μg/mL, 100μL/well), approximately > 60% will adhere specifically after 30 minutes at 37℃.

Properties

Purity	> 97 % as determined by reducing SDS-PAGE.
Endotoxin level	< 1.0 EU per μg of the protein as determined by the LAL method.
Storage	Generally, lyophilized proteins are stable for up to 12 months when stored at -20 to -80℃. Reconstituted protein solution can be stored at 4-8℃ for 2-7 days. Aliquots of reconstituted samples are stable at < -20℃ for 3 months.
Shipping	This product is provided as lyophilized powder which is shipped with ice packs.
Formulation	Lyophilized from sterile PBS, pH 7.4 Normally 5 % - 8 % trehalose, mannitol and 0.01% Tween80 are added as protectants before lyophilization. Please refer to the specific buffer information in the printed manual.
Reconstitution	Please refer to the printed manual for detailed information.

Background

Periostin ( POSTN ), also known as OSF2 (osteoblast specific factor 2), is a heterofunctional secreted extracellular matrix (ECM) protein comprised of four fasciclin domains that promotes cellular adhesion and movement, as well as collagen fibrillogenesis. Postn is expressed in unique growth centers during embryonic development where it facilitates epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) of select cell populations undergoing reorganization. In the adult, Postn expression is specifically induced in areas of tissue injury or areas with ongoing cellular re-organization. In the adult heart Postn is induced in the ventricles following myocardial infarction, pressure overload stimulation, or generalized cardiomyopathy. Although the detailed function of Postn is still unclear, Postn-integrin interaction is thought to be involved in tumor development. Postn is frequently overexpressed in various types of human cancers, stimulating metastatic growth by promoting cancer cell survival, invasion and angiogenesis, and can be a useful marker to predict the behavior of cancer.

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