The protein encoded by this gene is a keratan sulfate proteoglycan that is involved in corneal transparency. Defects in this gene are a cause of autosomal recessive cornea plana 2 (CNA2).[provided by RefSeq, May 2010],
Specifications
Size
50μL/100μL
Target
KERA
Reactivity
Human, Mouse
Applications
WB
MW(Calculated)
MW(Observed)
38kD
Host Species
Rabbit
Isotype
IgG
Conjugate/Modification
Unmodified
Recommended Dilution Ratio
WB 1:500-2000
Formulation
Liquid in PBS containing 50% glycerol, 0.5% BSA and 0.02% sodium azide.
Purification
The antibody was affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogen.
Storage
-15°C to -25°C/1 year(Do not lower than -25°C)
Concentration
1 mg/ml
Clonality
Polyclonal
Clone Number
Immunogen
Synthesized peptide derived from human KERA AA range: 26-76
Specificity
This antibody detects endogenous levels of KERA at Human/Mouse
Cornea (at protein level) (PubMed:10802664, PubMed:11683372). Increased expression in the stroma of keratoconus corneas (PubMed:11683372). Also detected in trachea, and in low levels, in intestine, skeletal muscle, ovary, lung and putamen (PubMed:10802664).
Signaling_pathway
Research Areas
Function
Disease:Defects in KERA are the cause of the autosomal recessive cornea plana 2 (CNA2) [MIM:217300]. In CNA2, the forward convex curvature is flattened, leading to a decrease in refraction, reduced visual activity, extreme hyperopia (usually plus 10 d or more), hazy corneal limbus, opacities in the corneal parenchyma, and marked arcus senilis (often detected at an early age). CNA2 is a rare disorder with a worldwide distribution, but a high prevalence in the Finnish population.,Disease:Increased expression in the stroma of keratoconus corneas. Keratoconus is a noninflammatory disease characterized by thinning and scarring of the central portion of the cornea.,Function:May be important in developing and maintaining corneal transparency and for the structure of the stromal matrix.,PTM:Binds keratan sulfate chains.,similarity:Belongs to the small leucine-rich proteoglycan (SLRP) family. Class II subfamily.,similarity:Contains 12 LRR (leucine-rich) repeats.,tissue specificity:Cornea. Also detected in trachea, and in low levels, in intestine, skeletal muscle, ovary, lung and putamen.,