Alpha-2-Macroglobulin Antibody / A2M
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) is a homotetrameric serum protein consisting of four identical subunits that form dimers through disulfide bonds. Initially, it was characterized as a pan-proteinase inhibitor that was able to bait proteinases into cleaving specific peptide sequences on A2M. This interaction induces a conformational change, thus enabling it to trap the proteinase and further inhibit its activity. Subsequently, A2M has been shown to function as a carrier protein and regulator of cytokines during inflammation.
Product Specifications
UniProt
P01023
Reactivity
Human
Immunogen
A portion of amino acids 604-748 from the human protein was used as the immunogen for the Alpha-2-Macroglobulin antibody.
Clonality
Monoclonal
Clone
A2M/3621
Conjugation
Unconjugated
Purification
Protein G affinity chromatography
Dilution
Immunohistochemistry (FFPE) : 1-2ug/ml for 30 minutes at RT
Storage Conditions
Maintain refrigerated at 2-8°C for up to 2 weeks. For long term storage store at -20°C in small aliquots to prevent freeze-thaw cycles.
Notes
For research use only.
Applications Notes
Optimal dilution of the Alpha-2-Macroglobulin antibody should be determined by the researcher.
Tested Applications
IHC-P
Host or Source
Mouse
Preservative
1 mg/ml in 1X PBS; rAlbumin free, sodium azide free
Isotype
Mouse IgG2c, kappa
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