Anti-MEPE

This gene encodes a secreted calcium-binding phosphoprotein that belongs to the small integrin-binding ligand, N-linked glycoprotein (SIBLING) family of proteins. Members of this family are components of the extracellular matrix of bone and dentin and regulate bone mineralization. Deficiency of a similar protein in mouse results in increased bone mass. Mice lacking this gene are resistant to aging-related trabecular bone loss. Alternative splicing results in multiple transcript variants. [provided by RefSeq, Mar 2014], Protein function: Promotes renal phosphate excretion and inhibits intestinal phosphate absorption (PubMed:14962809, PubMed:19005008). Promotes bone mineralization by osteoblasts and cartilage mineralization by chondrocytes (PubMed:18162525, PubMed:19998030, PubMed:22766095). Regulates the mineralization of the extracellular matrix of the craniofacial complex, such as teeth, bone and cartilage. Promotes dental pulp stem cell proliferation and differentiation (PubMed:22341070). [The UniProt Consortium] Recommended dilutions: WB 1:500-2000 ELISA 1:5000-20000. Cellular localization: Secreted, extracellular space, extracellular matrix .