Description
Multiple coagulation factor deficiency 2 (MCFD2), also known as SDNSF. This is expressed by neural stem/progenitor cells of the hippocampus, and localized to region where neurogenesis persists throughout life. It has been found to prevent NSC cell death and to maintain stem cell characteristics. This protein forms a complex with LAMN1 that facilitates the transport of coagulation factors V and VIII from the endoplasmic reticulum to the Golgi apparatus via an endoplasmic reticulum Golgi intermediate compartment. Mutations in the MCFD2 gene may cause Factor V and Factor VIII combined deficiency. Recombinant human MCFD2, fused to T7-tag at N-terminus, was expressed in E.coli and purified by using conventional chromatography techniques