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AB255284

Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Chromogranin A antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for WB, ICC/IF, IHC-Fr, Flow Cyt (Intra), IHC-P and reacts with Mouse, Rat samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Chromogranin-A, CgA, Chga

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized PC-12 (rat adrenal gland pheochromocytoma cell line) cells labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing membranous and cytoplasmic staining in PC-12 cell line. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) (ab195889) at 1/200 dilution (red).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • Flow Cyt (Intra)

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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Intracellular flow cytometric analysis of4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 90% methanol-permeabilized Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) cells labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/60 (red) compared with Recombinant Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control (ab172730) (black) and an unlabelled control (cells without incubation with primary antibody and secondary antibody) (blue).

Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077), at 1/2000 dilution was used as the secondary antibody.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Immunofluorescent analysis of 4% paraformaldehyde-fixed, 0.1% Triton X-100 permeabilized Neuro-2a (mouse neuroblastoma cell line) cells labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/100 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution (green). Confocal image showing membranous and cytoplasmic staining in Neuro-2a cell line. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue). Tubulin is detected with Anti-alpha Tubulin antibody [DM1A] - Microtubule Marker (Alexa Fluor® 594) (ab195889) at 1/200 dilution (red).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077) secondary antibody at 1/1000 dilution.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded rat panceas tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/4000 dilution, followed by Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (ab209101). Positive staining on rat pancreas islet (PMID : 22412953) is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (ab209101).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution 2) for 20 mins.

The section was incubated with ab254322 for 30 mins at RT.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • IHC-Fr

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Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Frozen section of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized mouse colon tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077), at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining on enteroendocrine cells of mouse colon (PMID : 27287799). is observed. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077), at 1/1000 dilution.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • IHC-Fr

Unknown

Immunohistochemistry (Frozen sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Frozen section of 4% PFA-fixed, 0.2% Triton X-100 permeabilized rat colon tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/500 dilution, followed by Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077), at 1/1000 dilution (green). Positive staining on enteroendocrine cells of mouse colon (PMID : 27287799) is observed. The nuclear counter stain is DAPI (blue).

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) (ab150077), at 1/1000 dilution.

Heat mediated antigen retrieval using sodium citrate buffer (10mM citrate pH 6.0 + 0.05% Tween-20).

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)
  • IHC-P

Unknown

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Chromogranin A antibody [EPR22537-248] - BSA and Azide free (AB255284)

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin-embedded mouse pancreas tissue labeling Chromogranin A with ab254322 at 1/4000 dilution, followed by Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (ab209101). Positive staining on mouse pancreas islet (PMID : 22412953) is observed. Counter stained with hematoxylin.

Secondary antibody only control : Used PBS instead of primary antibody, secondary antibody is Rabbit specific IHC polymer detection kit HRP/DAB (ab209101).

Heat mediated antigen retrieval with Tris-EDTA buffer (pH 9.0, epitope retrieval solution 2) for 20 mins.

The section was incubated with ab254322 for 30 mins at RT.

The immunostaining was performed on a Leica Biosystems BOND® RX instrument.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab254322).

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR22537-248

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Mouse, Rat

Applications

WB, Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, IHC-Fr, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab255284 is the carrier-free version of ab254322.

Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.

Use our conjugation kits for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.

Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar® Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar® is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Protein A
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 - 7.4 Constituents: PBS
Shipped at conditions
Blue Ice
Appropriate short-term storage conditions
+4°C
Appropriate long-term storage conditions
+4°C
Storage information
Do Not Freeze

Supplementary information

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

Chromogranin A (CgA) sometimes called chromagranin A is a glycoprotein with a molecular weight of approximately 49–52 kDa. It is highly expressed in the secretory granules of neuroendocrine cells present in tissues such as the adrenal medulla pancreas and endocrine cells of the gastrointestinal tract. CgA identified as part of a family including chromogranin B and chromogranin C functions mechanically as a precursor to various bioactive peptides. This translates into its involvement in the storage and release of hormones and peptides within vesicles.
Biological function summary

Chromogranin A assists in the regulation of secretory pathways across multiple neuroendocrine systems. It plays a role in hormone storage conversion to active peptides and regulates the exocytosis of hormones. CgA acts within a complex contributing to secretory granule biogenesis and influencing intravesicular acidity. As a regulatory component the exact physiological roles are diverse impacting cardiovascular metabolic and immunological processes.

Pathways

Chromogranin A is involved in pathways such as the catecholamine synthesis and release pathway and the serotonergic pathway. Within these pathways it interacts with proteins like secretogranin II and parathyroid hormone (PTH). These interactions modulate neurotransmitter storage and secretion across various systems. CgA's bioactive peptides also contribute to modulating physiological processes like vasoconstriction and insulin regulation linking it closely with these signaling cascades.

Chromogranin A is a known marker for neuroendocrine tumors where its levels in blood may increase due to tumor activity. It links to diseases like pheochromocytoma and carcinoid tumors where improper regulation of CgA-associated pathways occurs. Additionally its connection to parathyroid disorders through the PTH pathway illustrates its broader implication in endocrine pathophysiology. CgA serves as an invaluable diagnostic and prognostic tool in these disease states and supports the development of targeted therapies.

Product protocols

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Target data

Pancreastatin. Strongly inhibits glucose induced insulin release from the pancreas.. Catestatin. Inhibits catecholamine release from chromaffin cells and noradrenergic neurons by acting as a non-competitive nicotinic cholinergic antagonist. Can induce mast cell migration, degranulation and production of cytokines and chemokines.. Serpinin. Regulates granule biogenesis in endocrine cells by up-regulating the transcription of protease nexin 1 (SERPINE2) via a cAMP-PKA-SP1 pathway. This leads to inhibition of granule protein degradation in the Golgi complex which in turn promotes granule formation (PubMed : 21436258). Pyroglutaminated (pGlu)-serpinin exerts an antiapoptotic effect on cells exposed to oxidative stress (PubMed : 21537909).
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Publications (1)

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Communications biology 8:514 PubMed40155473

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Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Qianqian Cao,Dianshui Sun,Can Tu,Jihua Wang,Runjia Fu,Rumei Gong,Yueying Xiao,Qin Liu,Xiaomei Li
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