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AB215258

Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Galactosidase alpha antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB, ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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Alpha-galactosidase A, Alpha-D-galactosidase A, Alpha-D-galactoside galactohydrolase, Galactosylgalactosylglucosylceramidase GLA, Melibiase, GLA

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human kidney tissue labelling Galactosidase alpha with purified ab168341 at 1/50. Heat mediated antigen retrieval was performed using Tris/EDTA buffer pH 9. ab97051, a HRP-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (H+L) was used as the secondary antibody (1/500). Negative control using PBS instead of primary antibody. Counterstained with hematoxylin.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab168341).

Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
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Flow Cytometry (Intracellular) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

Intracellular Flow Cytometry analysis of HeLa cells labelling Galactosidase alpha with purified ab168341 at a dilution of 1/90 (red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilized with 90% methanol. An Alexa Flour® 488-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG (1/2000) was used as the secondary antibody. Black - Isotype control, rabbit monoclonal IgG. Blue - Unlabelled control, cells without incubation with primary and secondary antibodies.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab168341).

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human urinary bladder carcinoma tissue labelling Galactosidase alpha with unpurified ab168341 at a dilution of 1/50.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab168341).

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) analysis of human uterus tissue labelling Galactosidase alpha with unpurified ab168341 at a dilution of 1/50.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab168341).

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

ab168341 (purified) at 1/60 immunoprecipitating Galactosidase alpha in MCF-7 whole cell lysate.

Lane 1 (input) : MCF-7 whole cell lysate (10µg)

Lane 2 (+) : ab168341 + MCF-7 whole cell lysate.

Lane 3 (-) : Rabbit monoclonal IgG (ab172730) instead of ab168341 in MCF-7 whole cell lysate.

For western blotting, a HRP-conjugated anti-rabbit IgG, specific to the non-reduced form of IgG was used as the secondary antibody (1/1500).

Blocking buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM/TBST.

Diluting buffer and concentration : 5% NFDM /TBST.

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation containing PBS, BSA, glycerol, and sodium azide (ab168341).

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Immunoprecipitation - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/galactosidase-alpha-antibody-ep58282-ab168341'>ab168341</a>)

Predicted band size: 49 kDa

Observed band size: 46 kDa

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Western blot - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)
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Western blot - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] - BSA and Azide free (AB215258)

This data was developed using the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation (ab168341).

Lanes 1-2 : Merged signal (red and green). Green - ab168341 observed at 49 kDa. Red - loading control ab8245 observed at 37 kDa.

ab168341 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] was shown to specifically react with Galactosidase alpha in wild-type HeLa cells. Loss of signal was observed when knockout cell line ab265563 (knockout cell lysate ab257449) was used. Wild-type and Galactosidase alpha knockout samples were subjected to SDS-PAGE. ab168341 and Anti-GAPDH antibody [6C5] - Loading Control (ab8245) were incubated overnight at 4°C at 1 in 1000 and 1 in 20000 dilution respectively. Blots were developed with Goat anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (IRDye® 800CW) preadsorbed (ab216773) and Goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (IRDye® 680RD) preadsorbed (ab216776) secondary antibodies at 1 in 20000 dilution for 1 hour at room temperature before imaging.

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Western blot - Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/galactosidase-alpha-antibody-ep58282-ab168341'>ab168341</a>) at 1/1000 dilution

Lane 1:

Wild-type HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

GLA knockout HeLa cell lysate at 20 µg

Lane 2:

Western blot - Human GLA (Galactosidase alpha) knockout HeLa cell line (<a href='/en-us/products/cell-lines/human-gla-galactosidase-alpha-knockout-hela-cell-line-ab265563'>ab265563</a>)

Predicted band size: 38 kDa,49 kDa

Observed band size: 49 kDa

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  • Unconjugated

    Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 665 Alexa Fluor® 647

    Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 603 Alexa Fluor® 568

    Alexa Fluor® 568 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 519 Alexa Fluor® 488

    Alexa Fluor® 488 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 775 Alexa Fluor® 750

    Alexa Fluor® 750 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 660 APC

    APC Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 578 PE

    PE Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 617 Alexa Fluor® 594

    Alexa Fluor® 594 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

  • 565 Alexa Fluor® 555

    Alexa Fluor® 555 Anti-Galactosidase alpha antibody [EP5828(2)]

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EP5828(2)

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

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

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab215258 is the carrier-free version of ab168341.

Species reactivity
Mouse, Rat: We have preliminary internal testing data to indicate this antibody may not react with these species.
Please contact us for more information.

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.

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.

Alpha-galactosidase also known as alpha-D-galactosidase or A-galactosidase is an enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of terminal alpha-galactosyl moieties from glycolipids and glycoproteins. It has a molecular mass of approximately 50000 Daltons. This enzyme is expressed in various tissues including the liver heart and kidneys. It functions by efficiently removing alpha-galactose residues from target molecules a process important for maintaining cellular function.
Biological function summary

The role of alpha-galactosidase involves the breakdown of complex carbohydrates particularly those containing alpha-galactosidic bonds. It does not operate as part of a complex but rather functions independently to cleave these specific bonds in glycolipids and glycoproteins. This activity is critical for degrading langerin and other gangliosides preventing the accumulation of these molecules in the lysosomes. By continuously performing this function alpha-galactosidase maintains glycosphingolipid homeostasis ensuring efficient cellular metabolism.

Pathways

The involvement of alpha-galactosidase in metabolic and lysosomal catabolic pathways is significant. One critical pathway is the glycolipid metabolism pathway where it acts alongside related enzymes such as beta-galactosidase. It also participates in the lysosomal degradation pathway working in conjunction with other lysosomal enzymes to prevent substrate buildup. The interaction with enzymes like lysosomal hydrolases ensures the proper breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones that cells can utilize or excrete.

Defects in the alpha-galactosidase enzyme lead to the lysosomal storage disorder known as Fabry disease. This genetic disorder causes the accumulation of globotriaosylceramide due to deficient alpha-galactosidase activity. Another disorder associated with malfunctioning alpha-galactosidase is cardiac complications due to tissue storage of glycolipids. In both cases the lack of enzyme activity disrupts cellular and tissue functions linking alpha-galactosidase to clinical symptoms seen in these disorders.

Product protocols

For this product, it's our understanding that no specific protocols are required. You can visit:

Target data

Catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycosphingolipids and participates in their degradation in the lysosome.
See full target information GLA

Publications (1)

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International journal of molecular sciences 23: PubMed35806053

2022

Synthesis and Biological Evaluation of Small Molecules as Potential Anticancer Multitarget Agents.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Alberto Pla-López,Raquel Castillo,Rocío Cejudo-Marín,Olaya García-Pedrero,Mariam Bakir-Laso,Eva Falomir,Miguel Carda
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