Description
Fibronectin Rat, Purified Protein is purified from rat plasma and has a molecular weight of 220 kDa.
Fibronectin is useful for the induction of cell attachment to a variety of surfaces including plastic and glass tissue culture labware, petri dishes, coverslips, microcarrier beads, etc. Fibronectin is useful for growth and maintenance of cells in low serum conditions. In general, the reconstituted fibronectin should be diluted with sterile physiological saline or serum-free medium to a concentration of 10-50 µg/ml.
Summary
Fibronectin is an ubiquitous extracellular glycoprotein that exists in a soluble form in body fluids and in an insoluble form in the extracellular matrix. It plays a major role in many important physiological processes, such as embryogenesis, wound healing, hemostasis, thrombosis, blood clotting, and cell migration/adhesion. Fibronectin consists in two main forms: 1) as an insoluble glycoprotein dimer that serves as a linker in the extracellular matrix and 2) as a soluble disulphide linked dimer found in the plasma. The plasma form is produced by hepatocytes, and the ECM form is synthesized by fibroblasts, chondrocytes, endothelial cells, macrophages, as well as certain epithelial cells.
Fibronectin's importance during cancer progression has further been shown. It represents an active element in the process of T cell activation in the immune cascade triggered by organ transplantation. Plasma fibronectin level is elevated in severe coronary artery disease. Increased plasma fibronectin levels are related with venous thromboembolism (VTE) particularly in males, and extend the probable association between biomarkers and risk factors for arterial atherothrombosis and VTE.
Fibronectin also takes part as a general cell adhesion molecule by anchoring cells to collagen or proteoglycan substrates. Fibronectin organizes cellular interaction with the ECM by binding to different components of the extracellular matrix and to membrane- bound Fibronectin receptors on cell surfaces.
Type
Native Protein
Source
Rat plasma
Purity
Greater than 95.0%
Formulation
Sterile-filtered white lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. The Rat Fibronectin was lyophilized from a concentrated 1 mg/ml solution containing 20mM Tris Cl pH-7.5.
Reconstitution
It is recommended to reconstitute the lyophilized Rat Fibronectin in sterile 18M-cm H2O not less than 100 µg/ml, which can then be further diluted to other aqueous solutions.
Shipping
Ships at ambient temperature. Upon receipt, store the product at 4ºC
Storage/Expiration
Store the lyophilized fibronectin at 4°C. Upon reconstitution, fibronectin should be stored at 4°C for 2 weeks and for future use below -18°C. Please prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Usage
This product is intended for Laboratory Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures. This product may not be used as a pharmaceutical or veterinary drug, agricultural product, or food additive.
Other Names
Cold insoluble globulin, FINC, LETS, MSF, FN
RESOURCES
Want to learn more about Fibronectin? We have compiled the links below which contain information that you may find interesting:
- UniProt Knowledgebase: UniProtKB - P04937 (FINC_RAT): Fibronectin
- PubChem Gene Summary: Fn1 - fibronectin 1 (Norway rat)
- To, Wing S, and Kim S Midwood. “Plasma and cellular fibronectin: distinct and independent functions during tissue repair.” Fibrogenesis & tissue repair vol. 4 21. 16 Sep. 2011, doi:10.1186/1755-1536-4-21
- Blog: Matrix Gla Protein Binds to Fibronectin and Enhances Cell Attachment and Spreading on Fibronectin