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AB309611

Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Mucin 5AC antibody [45M1]

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Mouse Recombinant Monoclonal Mucin 5AC antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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MUC5, MUC5AC, Mucin-5AC, MUC-5AC, Gastric mucin, Major airway glycoprotein, Tracheobronchial mucin, TBM

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Mucin 5AC antibody [45M1] (AB309611)
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Supplier Data

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Mucin 5AC antibody [45M1] (AB309611)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% Paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% TritonX-100 permeabilized A549 (human lung carcinoma epithelial cell) cells labelling Mucin 5AC with ab309611 at 1/50 (10.0 ug/ml) dilution. Confocal image showing cytoplasmic staining in A549 cells.Negative control : HeLa (PMID : 23741618)Image was taken with a confocal microscope (Leica-Microsystems, TCS SP8). ab195887 Anti-alpha Tubulin mouse monoclonal antibody - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 488) was used to counterstain tubulin at 1/200 2.5ug/ml dilution (Red). The Nuclear counterstain was DAPI (Blue).

Key facts

Host species

Mouse

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

45M1

Isotype

IgG1

Conjugation

Alexa Fluor® 647

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Product details

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This antibody clone is manufactured by Abcam. If you require a custom buffer formulation or conjugation for your experiments, please contact orders@abcam.com

What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:

  • - High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
  • - Improved sensitivity and specificity
  • - Long-term security of supply
  • - Animal-free batch production

For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.

Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.4 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage duration
1-2 weeks
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
-20°C
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle|Store in the dark
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Supplementary information

This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.

Mucin 5AC also known simply as MUC5AC is a high molecular weight glycoprotein with a mass in the megadaltons typically found in the human respiratory gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts. It is a major component of mucus which plays a critical role in protecting and lubricating the epithelial surfaces of these organs. MUC5AC is primarily expressed in the goblet cells of the respiratory epithelium and the stomach lining. Due to its significance researchers often use a MUC5AC ELISA or other detection methods such as tagging with Alexa Fluor 555 to measure its levels in various tissues.
Biological function summary

The functions of MUC5AC are central to the maintenance of the protective mucus barrier on epithelial surfaces preventing pathogen invasion and facilitating the clearance of inhaled particles. It is a part of the gel-forming mucin family and often forms complex structures by polymerizing with other mucins like MUC2 and MUC5B contributing to the viscoelastic properties of mucus. These interactions ensure the formation of a stable and robust mucosal barrier.

Pathways

The regulation of MUC5AC production involves several signaling pathways including the EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) pathway and the IL-13/STAT6 pathway. These pathways influence mucin production and secretion particularly in response to growth factors and inflammatory cytokines. Proteins such as 13M1 and 11M1 interact with MUC5AC within these pathways modulating its expression and function. This regulation is essential for normal mucus homeostasis and response to environmental challenges.

MUC5AC has a strong association with respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). In these diseases the overproduction or altered composition of MUC5AC contributes to airway obstruction and reduced pulmonary function. MUC5AC levels can be indicative of disease severity and are often measured via tests like the 5AC blood test. In these contexts proteins such as 5AC protein and 45M1 are often studied for their roles in facilitating disease progression and as potential therapeutic targets to modulate mucin levels in affected individuals.
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Product protocols

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Target data

Gel-forming glycoprotein of gastric and respiratory tract epithelia that protects the mucosa from infection and chemical damage by binding to inhaled microorganisms and particles that are subsequently removed by the mucociliary system (PubMed : 14535999, PubMed : 14718370). Interacts with H.pylori in the gastric epithelium, Barrett's esophagus as well as in gastric metaplasia of the duodenum (GMD) (PubMed : 14535999).
See full target information MUC5AC
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Publications (1)

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Viruses 17: PubMed40733536

2025

Genetic and Immunological Profiling of Recent SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Subvariants: Insights into Immune Evasion and Infectivity in Monoinfections and Coinfections.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Nadine Alvarez,Irene Gonzalez-Jimenez,Risha Rasheed,Kira Goldgirsh,Steven Park,David S Perlin
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