WISP2

SYNONYMS
WNT1 Inducible Signaling Pathway Protein 2, Connective Tissue Growth Factor-Related Protein 58, Connective Tissue Growth Factor-Like Protein, CCN Family Member 5, CTGF-L, CT58, CCN5, WISP-2, CTGFL, WISP2.

INTRODUCTION
WNT1-inducible-signaling pathway protein 2 (WISP2) belongs to the WNT1 inducible signaling pathway (WISP) protein subfamily, which belongs to the connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) family. The CTGF family members are characterized by 4 conserved cysteine-rich domains: insulin-like growth factor-binding domain, von Willebrand factor type C module, thrombospondin domain and C-terminal cystine knot-like (CT) domain. WISP2 protein lacks the CT domain which is implicated in dimerization binding. WISP2 is possibly involved in bone remodeling. WISP2 is expressed in primary osteoblasts and fibroblasts. WISP2 stimulates osteoblast adhesion and inhibits osteocalcin production. WISP2 expression in colon tumors is reduced while the other 2 WISP members are overexpressed in colon tumors. WISP2 may play an imperative role in modulating bone turnover.

DESCRIPTION
WISP2 Human Recombinant produced in E.coli is a single, non-glycosylated polypeptide chain containing a total of 228 amino acids and having a molecular mass of 24.4kDa.

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