Procalcitonin (PCT) belongs to a group of related proteins including calcitonin gene-related peptides I and II, amylin, adrenomodulin and calcitonin (CAPA peptide family). Mature PCT is expressed as a 116 amino acid (aa) protein which is subsequently cleaved into 3 parts: a 57 aa pro-region, a 32 aa Calcitonin peptide and a 21 aa Katacalcin […]

OTOR also named Otoraplin and MIAL, is a 15 kDa disulfide bonded homodimer, which is secreted via the Golgi apparatus and is a member of the MIA/OTOR family. The OTOR shares high sequence identity with the mouse (90%), chicken (80%), and bullfrog (60%) orthologs and with the related human CDRAP/MIA protein (43%). Members of this […]

Neuron specific enolase (NSE), also known as ENO2 or gamma-enolase, is a dimeric, Mg2+-dependent enzyme that catalyzes the dehydration of 2-phospho-D glycate (PGA) to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) in the glycolytic pathway and catalyzes the reverse reaction in gluconeogenesis. NSE is a 47.1 kDa member of the Enolase family of enzymes. It is expressed in developing neurons […]

Osteoprotegerin (OPG), also called OCIF (osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor) is a secreted 55-60 kDa protein that regulates bone density. As a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily of proteins, it is designated TNFRSF11B. Human OPG cDNA encodes 401 amino acids (aa) including a 21 aa signal peptide and a 380 aa mature soluble […]

Osteoprotegerin (OPG), also called OCIF (osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor) is a secreted 55-60 kDa protein that regulates bone density. As a member of the tumor necrosis factor receptor (TNFR) superfamily of proteins, it is designated TNFRSF11B. Human OPG cDNA encodes 401 amino acids (aa) including a 21 aa signal peptide and a 380 aa mature soluble […]

Nesfatin-1 (NEFA Encoded Satiety and Fat-influencing protein 1) is a secreted, 10 kDa peptide derived from the translation product of the NUCB2 gene. Human Nesfatin-1 shares 85% aa identity with mouse Nesfatin-1. It is a naturally occurring protein and originally identified as a hypothalamic neuropeptide. Additionally, Nesfatin can be found in other areas of brain, […]

NOV is a member of the CCN family of secreted, cysteine-rich regulatory proteins. The full-length NOV protein contains four structural domains that confer distinct, and sometimes opposing, biological activities. Elevated expression of NOV is associated with certain tumors, including Wilm’s tumor and most nephroblastomas. However, in other tumor types and certain cancer cell lines, increased […]

Protein NOV homolog, also known as Nephroblastoma-overexpressed gene protein homolog, NOV, and CCN3, is a putative ligand for integrin receptors, is tightly associated with the extracellular matrix, and mediates diverse cellular functions, including cell adhesion and proliferation. CCN3 has been shown to negatively regulate growth although it promotes migration in a cell type-specific manner. This […]

MIC-B (MHC class I chain-related gene B) is a single-pass type I member protein. A closely related protein, MICA, shares 85% amino acid identity with MICB. It is widely expressed in many, but not all, epithelial tumors of lung, breast, kidney, ovary, prostate and colon. In addition to this, it is produced by hepatocellular carcinomas, […]

Myoglobin is a member of the globin superfamily and is predominantly expressed in skeletal and cardiac muscles. It forms a monomeric globular haemoprotein that is primarily responsible for the storage and facilitated transfer of oxygen from the cell membrane to the mitochondria. This protein also plays a role in regulating physiological levels of nitric oxide.