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AB248424

Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free

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Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal NAPSIN A antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for IHC-P, IP, WB and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 1 publication.

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

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)

This data was developed using ab133249, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab133249 showing positive staining in Normal lung tissue.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)

This data was developed using ab133249, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab133249 showing positive staining in Normal kidney tissue.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)

This data was developed using ab133249, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

Immunohistochemical analysis of paraffin embedded Human lung adenocarcinoma tissue labelling NAPSIN A with ab133249 at 1/250 dilution.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Western blot - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)
  • WB

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Western blot - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)

This data was developed using ab133249, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

All lanes:

Western blot - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] (<a href='/en-us/products/primary-antibodies/napsin-a-antibody-epr6252-ab133249'>ab133249</a>) at 1/10000 dilution

All lanes:

Human lung adenocarcinoma tissue lysate at 10 µg

Predicted band size: 123 kDa,29 kDa,45 kDa

Observed band size: 30 kDa

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)
  • IHC-P

Unknown

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-NAPSIN A antibody [EPR6252] - BSA and Azide free (AB248424)

This data was developed using ab133249, the same antibody clone in a different buffer formulation.

ab133249 showing negative staining in Lung squamous carcinoma tissue.

Perform heat mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Monoclonal

Clone number

EPR6252

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

Yes

Reacts with

Human

Applications

WB, IP, IHC-P

applications

Immunogen

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

Reactivity data

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Product details

ab248424 is the carrier-free version of ab133249.

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.

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.

Product protocols

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

Target data

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

Publications (1)

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Oncology letters 24:457 PubMed36380881

2022

Suppressive effect of YY1-mediated RGS22 regulation on the proliferation, migration and invasion of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Shou-Ji Cao,Wan-Li Ge,Ling-Dong Meng,Qun Chen,Yi Miao,Kui-Rong Jiang,Jing-Jing Zhang
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