MIA is a secreted, regulatory protein produced mainly by chondrocytes and malignant melanoma cells. This protein induces the metastasis of cancer cells by indirectly causing the detachment of melanoma cells from the surrounding extracellular matrix. MIA levels are now measured and used as a diagnostic tool for melanoma metastasis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Aliases- Melanoma inhibitory activity protein, Cartilage-derived retinoic acid-sensitive protein, CD-RAP
- Recombinant Human Melanoma Derived Growth Regulatory Protein µmIA)
Formulation- Lyophilized from a 0.2 µm filtered solution in PBS
Endotoxin Level- <1.0 EU/µg of recombinant protein as determined by the LAL method.
Storage Condition- The lyophilized protein is stable for at least one year from date of receipt at -70°C. Upon reconstitution, this cytokine can be stored in working aliquots at +2° to +8°C for one month, or at -20°C for six months, with a carrier protein without detectable loss of activity.
Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.