Bone Sialoprotein, Human, aa284-295 (Bone Sialoprotein 2, BSP2, Cell-Binding Sialoprotein, Integrin-

Binds tightly to hydroxyapatite. Appears to form an integral part of the mineralized matrix. Probably important to cell-matrix interaction. Promotes Arg-Gly-Asp-dependent cell attachment. Source: Synthetic human Bone Sialoprotein, AA Sequence: FKGQGYDGYDGQ, Storage and Stability: Lyophilized powder may be stored at -20°C. Stable for 12 months after receipt at -20°C. Reconstitute with sterile buffer. Aliquot to avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Store at -20°C. Reconstituted product is stable for 6 months at -20°C. For maximum recovery of product, centrifuge the original vial after thawing and prior to removing the cap. Further dilutions can be made in assay buffer.