Mouse Monoclonal PEPA5 antibody. Suitable for WB, IHC-P and reacts with Pig, Human samples. Cited in 1 publication. Immunogen corresponding to Recombinant Fragment Protein within Human PGA5 aa 50-300.
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Pepsin A-5, Pepsinogen-5, PGA5
- IHC-P
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Immunohistochemistry (Formalin/PFA-fixed paraffin-embedded sections) - Anti-PGA5 antibody [C4] (AB239479)
Paraffin-embedded human stomach tissue stained for PGA5 using ab239479 at 30 μg/ml in immunohistochemical analysis. DAB staining.
- WB
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Western blot - Anti-PGA5 antibody [C4] (AB239479)
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Western blot - Anti-PGA5 antibody [C4] (ab239479) at 5 µg/mL
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Recombinant human PGA5 protein
Predicted band size: 42 kDa
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- WB
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Western blot - Anti-PGA5 antibody [C4] (AB239479)
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Western blot - Anti-PGA5 antibody [C4] (ab239479) at 5 µg/mL
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Pig stomach lysate
Predicted band size: 42 kDa
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Biological function summary
The role of PGA5 centers around protein digestion within the stomach. It is part of a larger protein complex interacting with other pepsinogens and hydrolyzing proteins into peptides. This function is integral in breaking down food proteins into absorbable units assisting in nutrient uptake and the general digestive process. Its activity depends upon the acidic environment present in the stomach where it becomes activated to exert its enzymatic function.
Pathways
PGA5 holds significance in the gastric digestion pathway. It interacts with related proteins such as other pepsinogens and chymosin forming an ensemble vital for protein digestion. PGA5 also crosses paths with the aspartic protease pathway which includes related proteins like pepsin C and cathepsin E. These pathways ensure the coordinated breakdown and processing of dietary proteins reflecting PGA5's contributions to gastrointestinal physiology.
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Respiratory research 24:83 PubMed36927357
2023
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