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AB224232

Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody

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Rabbit Polyclonal PDE5A/PDE5 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, ICC/IF and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 2 publications. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PDE5A aa 300-450.

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PDE5, PDE5A, cGMP-binding cGMP-specific phosphodiesterase, CGB-PDE

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)

Paraffin-embedded human pancreas stained for PDE5A using ab224232 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. Shows moderate cytoplasmic positivity in intercalacted ducts.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)

Paraffin-embedded human duodenum stained for PDE5A using ab224232 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. Shows weak to moderate cytoplasmic positivity in glandular cells.

Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)
  • ICC/IF

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Immunocytochemistry/ Immunofluorescence - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)

PFA-fixed, Triton X-100 permeabilized U-2 OS (human bone osteosarcoma epithelial cell line) cells stained for PDE5A/PDE5 (green) using ab224232 (4 μg/ml) in ICC/IF.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)

Paraffin-embedded human proostate stained for PDE5A using ab224232 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. Shows weak to moderate cytoplasmic positivity in smooth muscle cells.

Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)
  • IHC-P

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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PDE5A/PDE5 antibody (AB224232)

Paraffin-embedded human liver stained for PDE5A using ab224232 at 1/200 dilution in immunohistochemical analysis. Shows no positivity in hepatocytes as expected.

Key facts

Host species

Rabbit

Clonality

Polyclonal

Isotype

IgG

Carrier free

No

Reacts with

Human

Applications

IHC-P, ICC/IF

applications

Immunogen

Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PDE5A aa 300-450. The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Reactivity data

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Properties and storage information

Form
Liquid
Purification technique
Affinity purification Immunogen
Storage buffer
pH: 7.2 Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azide Constituents: PBS, 40% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine)
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
Aliquoting information
Upon delivery aliquot
Storage information
Avoid freeze / thaw cycle

Supplementary information

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

PDE5A also known as PDE5 or phosphodiesterase type 5 plays a critical role in hydrolyzing cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP) to its inactive form. This enzyme is part of the phosphodiesterase family and has a molecular mass of approximately 100 kDa. PDE5A is expressed mainly in the smooth muscle cells of blood vessels and in the corpus cavernosum of the penis. Other expression sites include the lung heart and skeletal muscle.
Biological function summary

PDE5A regulates intracellular levels of cGMP an important secondary messenger in various signaling pathways. It is not part of a large protein complex but directly influences the contractility of smooth muscle tissues. By controlling cGMP levels PDE5A modulates vascular tone and influences processes such as vasodilation. This regulation is essential for maintaining a balance in the contractile state of muscles impacting blood flow and other vital functions.

Pathways

PDE5A contributes significantly to the nitric oxide (NO)-cGMP signaling pathway which is important for vascular relaxation. In this pathway nitric oxide stimulates guanylate cyclase to produce cGMP which then activates specific kinases and ion channels. Related proteins such as guanylate cyclase and cGMP-dependent protein kinases work alongside PDE5A to mediate smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation particularly in penile erectile tissue.

PDE5A shows strong connections to erectile dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. In the case of erectile dysfunction impaired regulation of cGMP by PDE5A affects the relaxation of smooth muscle leading to inadequate blood flow. Pulmonary hypertension involves elevated blood pressure in the lung arteries which PDE5A influences through its role in controlling vascular tone. The enzyme guanylate cyclase associates closely with PDE5A in these contexts as both influence cGMP pathways involved in these conditions.

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Target data

Plays a role in signal transduction by regulating the intracellular concentration of cyclic nucleotides. This phosphodiesterase catalyzes the specific hydrolysis of cGMP to 5'-GMP (PubMed : 15489334, PubMed : 9714779). Specifically regulates nitric-oxide-generated cGMP (PubMed : 15489334).
See full target information PDE5A

Publications (2)

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Cell reports. Medicine 3:100541 PubMed35732148

2022

Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors enhance chemotherapy in preclinical models of esophageal adenocarcinoma by targeting cancer-associated fibroblasts.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Benjamin P Sharpe,Annette Hayden,Antigoni Manousopoulou,Andrew Cowie,Robert C Walker,Jack Harrington,Fereshteh Izadi,Stella P Breininger,Jane Gibson,Oliver Pickering,Eleanor Jaynes,Ewan Kyle,John H Saunders,Simon L Parsons,Alison A Ritchie,Philip A Clarke,Pamela Collier,Nigel P Mongan,David O Bates,Kiren Yacqub-Usman,Spiros D Garbis,Zoë Walters,Matthew Rose-Zerilli,Anna M Grabowska,Timothy J Underwood

The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research 47:4037-4048 PubMed34378285

2021

Exosome miR-134-5p restrains breast cancer progression via regulating PI3K/AKT pathway by targeting ARHGAP1.

Applications

Unspecified application

Species

Unspecified reactive species

Chao Yang,Geng Zhang,Yanshou Zhang,Shuo Zhang,Jingping Li,Yunjiang Liu
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