This gene encodes a transmembrane protein containing six epidermal growth factor repeats. The protein is involved in the differentiation of several cell types, including adipocytes; it is also thought to be a tumor suppressor. It is one of several imprinted genes located in a region of on chr 14q32. Certain mutations in this imprinted region can cause phenotypes similar to maternal and paternal uniparental disomy of chromosome 14 (UPD14). This gene is expressed from the paternal allele. A polymorphism within this gene has been associated with child and adolescent obesity. The mode of inheritance for this polymorphism is polar overdominance; this non-Mendelian inheritance pattern was first described in sheep with the callipyge phenotype, which is characterized by muscle hypertrophy and decreased fat mass.

Target	DLK1
Reactivity	Human
Host	Mouse
Clonality	Monoclonal
Tested Applications	ELISA, WB, IF/ICC, FCM
Recommended dilutions	ELISA: 1/10000, WB: 1/500 - 1/2000, IF/ICC: 1/200 - 1/1000, FCM: 1/200 - 1/400. Optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
Immunogen	Purified recombinant fragment of human DLK1 expressed in E. Coli.
Purification	Unpurified Ascites.
Isotype	IgG1
Conjugation	Unconjugated
Storage	Aliquot and store at -20°C. Avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles.
Molecular Weight	41 kDa
Swiss Prot	P80370
GeneID	8788
Gene Symbol	DLK1
OMIM	176290
HGNC	2907
Ensembl	ENSG00000185559
Buffer	Ascitic fluid containing 0.03% sodium azide.
UNSPSC Code	12352203
Availability	Shipped within 5-10 working days.
Note	This product is for research use only.