Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) Rabbit mAb
| Target | A2M |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Antibody |
| Application | ICC, IF, IHC (P), WB |
| Clonality | Monoclonal |
| Isotype | IgG |
| Immunogen | A synthetic peptide corresponding to a sequence within amino acids 1200-1300 of human Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) (P01023). |
| Host Species | Rabbit |
| Species Reactivity | Human, Mouse, Rat |
| Formulation | PBS with 0.02% sodium azide,0.05% BSA,50% glycerol |
| Research Area | Cancer, Immunology |
| Description/Background | The protein encoded by this gene is a protease inhibitor and cytokine transporter. It uses a bait-and-trap mechanism to inhibit a broad spectrum of proteases, including trypsin, thrombin and collagenase. It can also inhibit inflammatory cytokines, and it thus disrupts inflammatory cascades. Mutations in this gene are a cause of alpha-2-macroglobulin deficiency. This gene is implicated in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) due to its ability to mediate the clearance and degradation of A-beta, the major component of beta-amyloid deposits. A related pseudogene, which is also located on the p arm of chromosome 12, has been identified. |
| Protocols | ICC, IF, IHC (P), WB |
| Molecular Weight | 163kDa |
| Purity | Affinity purification |
| Regulatory Statement | For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. |