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AB319255

APC Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6257]

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NAPSIN A antibody - conjugated to APC. Suitable for Target Binding Affinity, Antibody Labelling, IHC-P and reacts with Human samples.

View Alternative Names

NAP1, NAPA, NAPSA, Napsin-A, Aspartyl protease 4, Napsin-1, TA01/TA02, ASP4, Asp 4

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR6257

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

APC

Excitation/Emission

Ex: 650nm, Em: 660nm

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, Target Binding Affinity, Antibody Labelling

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

Patented technology
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.

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.

How are conjugated primary antibodies validated?
This conjugated primary antibody is released using a quantitative quality control method that evaluates binding affinity post-conjugation and efficiency of antibody labeling.
For suitable applications and species reactivity, please refer to the unconjugated version of this clone.

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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, 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
+4°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.

Napsin A also known as napsin or napsine is an aspartic proteinase with a molecular weight of approximately 38 kDa. This enzyme is primarily expressed in the lung tissue renal tubules and in some cases thymus and spleen. Napsin A plays a significant role in protein catabolism by degrading specific peptide bonds facilitating protein turnover and maintenance of cellular homeostasis. It is often useful in identifying cell types being napsin A positive in certain cells and napsin A negative in others.
Biological function summary

Napsin A functions in the maturation of pulmonary surfactant proteins which are essential for normal lung function. Napsin A cleaves surfactant protein B an important component of the surfactant system in alveolar air spaces allowing proper lung mechanics. While napsin A operates in concert with other enzymes it does not form part of a larger complex. Its role impacts cellular processes related to respiratory physiology and contributes to the regulation of protein breakdown within the cell.

Pathways

Napsin A is involved in respiratory and proteolytic pathways influencing lung physiology and systemic protein metabolism. One important pathway is the surfactant metabolism pathway which ensures adequate surfactant levels for maintaining lung function. Napsin A is related to surfactant proteins like surfactant protein B through this pathway facilitating their activation and processing.

Napsin A serves as a biomarker for certain lung adenocarcinomas where napsin A positive lung tumors often indicate differential diagnosis between primary lung cancer and metastases from other sites. Napsin A's expression is linked to the presence of adenocarcinoma a specific type of lung cancer. In renal disorders napsin A expression helps distinguish renal cell carcinoma from other renal masses where its expression pattern relates to other proteins like thyroid transcription factor-1 in diagnosing specific cancer types.
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Product protocols

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Target data

May be involved in processing of pneumocyte surfactant precursors.
See full target information NAPSA
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