Human Aggrecan Core Protein (ACAN) CLIA Kit

Background

The ACAN gene encodes the protein Aggrecan, also known as cartilage-specific proteoglycan core protein or chondroitin sulfate proteoglycan 1. As a member of the lectican family, Aggrecan is a crucial component of the extracellular matrix in cartilaginous tissue, providing resistance to compression. It is a proteoglycan modified with large carbohydrates, with the human form consisting of 2316 amino acids and exhibiting multiple isoforms due to alternative splicing. Aggrecan derives its name from its ability to form large aggregates in cartilage. Mutations in this gene may lead to skeletal dysplasia and spinal degeneration. Various transcript variants encoding different protein isoforms have been identified through alternative splicing.