MAG Cell Lysate – Tissue Lysate

The myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG) contains five immunoglobulin-like domains and belongs to the sialic-acid-binding subgroup of the Ig superfamily. MAG is a transmembrane glycoprotein of 100kDa localized in myelin sheaths of Periaxonal Schwann cell and oligodendroglial membranes where it functions in glia-axon interactions. It appears to function both as a receptor for an axonal signal that promotes the differentiation, maintenance, and survival of oligodendrocytes and as a ligand for an axonal receptor that is needed for the maintenance of myelinated axons. MAG contains a carbohydrate epitope shared with other glycoconjugates that is a target antigen in autoimmune peripheral neuropathy associated with IgM gammopathy and has been implicated in a dying back oligodendrogliopathy in multiple sclerosis. MAG is considered as a transmembrane protein of both CNS and PNS myelin and it strongly inhibits neurite outgrowth in both developing cerebellar and adult dorsal root ganglion neurons. In contrast, MAG promotes neurite outgrowth from newborn DRG neurons. Thus, MAG may be responsible for the lack of CNS nerve regeneration and may influence both temporally and spatially regeneration in the PNS.

This Mouse MAG overexpression lysate was created in HEK293 Cells and intented for use as a Western blot (WB) positive control. Purification of MAG protein from the overexpression lysate was verified.

Quarles RH. (2007) Myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG): past, present and beyond. J Neurochem. 100(6):1431-48.Mukhopadhyay G, et al. (1994) A novel role for myelin-associated glycoprotein as an inhibitor of axonal regeneration. Neuron. 13(3): 757-67.Barton DE, et al. (1987) The myelin-associated glycoprotein gene: mapping to human chromosome 19 and mouse chromosome 7 and expression in quivering mice. Genomics. 1(2): 107-12.

Small volumes of MAG cell lysate vial(s) may occasionally become entrapped in the seal of the product vial during shipment and storage. If necessary, briefly centrifuge the vial on a tabletop centrifuge to dislodge any liquid in the container`s cap. Certain products may require to ship with dry ice and additional dry ice fee may apply.

MBS8117134 is a cell lysate targeting MAG. Also known as Mouse MAG HEK293 Overexpression Lysate. Host: HEK293 Cells.