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AB7338

Biotin Anti-alpha 2 Macroglobulin antibody

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(1 Publication)

Goat Polyclonal alpha 2 Macroglobulin antibody - conjugated to Biotin. Suitable for WB, ELISA and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Native Full Length Protein corresponding to Human A2M.

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CPAMD5, FWP007, A2M, Alpha-2-macroglobulin, Alpha-2-M, C3 and PZP-like alpha-2-macroglobulin domain-containing protein 5

Key facts

Host species

Goat

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Conjugation

Biotin

Excitation/Emission
Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB, ELISA

applications

Immunogen

Native Full Length Protein corresponding to Human A2M.

P01023

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Reactivity data

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Product details

Biotinamidocaproate N-Hydroxysuccinimide Ester (BAC) Biotin/Protein Ratio: 10-20 BAC molecules per rabbit IgG molecule.
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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purity
IgG fraction
Purification technique
Ion exchange chromatography
Purification notes
Anti-Alpha-2-Macroglobulin is an IgG fraction antibody purified from monospecific antiserum by a multi-step process which includes delipidation, salt fractionation and ion exchange chromatography followed by extensive dialysis against the buffer.
Storage buffer
Preservative: 0.01% Sodium azide Constituents: 1% BSA, 0.88% Sodium chloride, 0.424% Potassium phosphate solution
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
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle
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Supplementary information

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

Alpha-2-macroglobulin also known as alpha-2-M and A2M is a large glycoprotein with a molecular mass of approximately 725 kDa. It is expressed in the liver and is found in high concentrations in the blood plasma. This protein functions mechanically as a broad-spectrum protease inhibitor. It can trap proteases within its structure preventing them from accessing substrates. Additionally alpha-2-macroglobulin can bind to cytokines and growth factors altering their availability and activities.
Biological function summary

Alpha-2-macroglobulin plays an important role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating protease activities and modulating immune system reactions. It does not form a permanent complex but can transiently associate with the proteases and various molecules mentioned. By interacting with proteases it controls processes like coagulation and fibrinolysis and participates in the clearance of proteinases and growth factors from the circulation. It influences cell signaling pathways and inflammatory responses highlighting its significance in maintaining balance within the body.

Pathways

Alpha-2-macroglobulin is an important component in the immune response and coagulation pathways. In the complement system it binds with complement components to regulate their activities. It associates with proteins such as plasmin and thrombin which are important for blood clotting and fibrinolysis. These relationships emphasize the protein's involvement in both protective mechanisms against pathogens and the regulation of blood coagulation and breakdown connecting the immune and hemostatic systems.

Alpha-2-macroglobulin has been linked to Alzheimer's disease and liver diseases. In Alzheimer's altered levels of this protein might affect the amyloid-beta peptide clearance due to its protease inhibition and binding properties. It associates with proteins like lipoprotein receptor-related protein-1 (LRP1) influencing amyloid-beta metabolism. In liver diseases its levels can indicate liver dysfunction or inflammation given its synthesis in the liver and can relate to proteins involved in inflammation such as cytokines. Its modulation of protease activity makes it a critical target in understanding these disorders.
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Product protocols

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Target data

Is able to inhibit all four classes of proteinases by a unique 'trapping' mechanism. This protein has a peptide stretch, called the 'bait region' which contains specific cleavage sites for different proteinases. When a proteinase cleaves the bait region, a conformational change is induced in the protein which traps the proteinase. The entrapped enzyme remains active against low molecular weight substrates (activity against high molecular weight substrates is greatly reduced). Following cleavage in the bait region, a thioester bond is hydrolyzed and mediates the covalent binding of the protein to the proteinase.
See full target information A2M
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Publications (1)

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Biochimica et biophysica acta 1690:203-7 PubMed15511627

2004

Significantly increased fractions of transformed to total alpha2-macroglobulin concentrations in plasma from patients with multiple sclerosis.

Applications

ELISA

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Poul Erik H Jensen,Signe Humle Jørgensen,Pameli Datta,Per Soelberg Sørensen
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