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Recommended positive controls: U87-MG.
Predicted reactivity: Mouse (96%), Rat (95%), Xenopus laevis (84%), Bovine (95%).
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Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 1 (SMOC1) is a gene located on chromosome 14q24.2, encoding a member of the SPARC (Secreted Protein, Acidic, and Rich in Cysteine) family of matricellular proteins. SMOC1 is characterized by its multiple domains that facilitate calcium binding and interaction with various components of the extracellular matrix. This protein plays a crucial role in modulating cell-matrix interactions and signaling pathways involved in cellular adhesion, migration, and differentiation. SMOC1 is expressed in multiple tissues, including the eyes, limbs, and the central nervous system, and is essential for developmental processes such as angiogenesis and tissue formation. Mutations in SMOC1 have been linked to ocular conditions like anterior segment dysgenesis and microphthalmia, reflecting its significance in eye development. Current studies focus on the protein's broader implications in developmental disorders and its potential as a therapeutic target in diseases associated with extracellular matrix dysregulation.
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Protein Aliases: Secreted modular calcium-binding protein 1; SMOC-1; SPARC-related modular calcium-binding protein 1
Gene Aliases: OAS; SMOC1
UniProt ID: (Human) Q9H4F8
Entrez Gene ID: (Human) 64093
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