Description
Binds to heparin. Induces cell attachment and spreading and plays a role in cell adhesion. May play a role in extracellular matrix mineralization.

References
Horiuchi K., Amizuka N., Takeshita S., Takamatsu H., Katsuura M., Kudo A.J. Bone Miner. Res. 14:1239-1249(1999) Sugiura T., Takamatsu H., Kudo A., Amann E. Protein Expr. Purif. 6:305-311(1995)

Specification
Aliases	POSTN; OSF2; OSF-2; PN; osteoblast specific factor
Entrez GeneID	50706;
Swissprot	Q62009
WB Predicted band size	93kDa
Host/Isotype	Rabbit IgG
Antibody Type	Primary antibody
Storage	Store at 4°C short term. Aliquot and store at -20°C long term. Avoid freeze/thaw cycles.
Species Reactivity	Human,Mouse,Rat
Immunogen	Peptide sequence around aa. 125~129( R-E-E-I-E) derived from Mouse Periostin.
Formulation	Purified antibody in PBS with 0.05% sodium azide.

Application
WB	1/500-1/1000