While scientists have been able to detect and purify some Wnt proteins (e.g. Wnt3a, Wnt5a/b and Wnt8a) in an active state from conditioned media of CHO cells that overexpress a specific Wnt protein, purification of Wnt1 has been a challenge due to plasma membrane tethering. In this white paper, the protein development department at R&D Systems presents their method of detergent-free purification of Wnt1/sFRP complexes, which now allows R&D Systems to offer the first commercially available, bioactive Wnt1 protein for research use.
Bioactive Wnt1 protein is now available!
The Wnt signaling pathway contributes to such developmental decisions as cell fate determination, cell polarity, development of neoplasia, tissue patterning, and control of cell proliferation. These processes are necessary for embryonic development as well as development of tissues including heart, muscle, and bone.
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