Anti-AACT/SERPINA3 Antibody Picoband®

Alpha 1-antichymotrypsin, also called serpin peptidase inhibitor, clade A (alpha-1 antiproteinase, antitrypsin), member 3 or GIG24 is an alpha globulin glycoprotein that is a member of the serpin superfamily. In humans, it is encoded by the SERPINA3 gene. This gene is mapped to 14q32.13. The protein encoded by this gene is a plasma protease inhibitor and member of the serine protease inhibitor class. Polymorphisms in this protein appear to be tissue specific and influence protease targeting. Variations in this protein's sequence have been implicated in Alzheimer's disease, and deficiency of this protein has been associated with liver disease. Mutations have been identified in patients with Parkinson disease and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin; ACT; Cell growth-inhibiting gene 24/25 protein; Serpin A3; Alpha-1-antichymotrypsin His-Pro-less; SERPINA3; AACT; GIG24, GIG25

Plasma. Synthesized in the liver. Like the related alpha-1-antitrypsin, its concentration increases in the acute phase of inflammation or infection. Found in the amyloid plaques from the hippocampus of Alzheimer disease brains. .

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Although its physiological function is unclear, it can inhibit neutrophil cathepsin G and mast cell chymase, both of which can convert angiotensin-1 to the active angiotensin-2. .

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Store at -20°C for one year from date of receipt. After reconstitution, at 4°C for one month. It can also be aliquotted and stored frozen at -20°C for six months. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.