Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PPB1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 11 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
IHC-P | WB | Flow Cyt (Intra) | |
---|---|---|---|
Human | Tested | Not recommended | Tested |
Mouse | Predicted | Not recommended | Predicted |
Rat | Predicted | Not recommended | Predicted |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/100 | Notes Boil tissue sections in 10mM citrate buffer, pH 6.0 for 10 min followed by cooling at RT for 20 min. Perform heat-mediated antigen retrieval with citrate buffer pH 6 before commencing with IHC staining protocol. |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Human, Mouse, Rat | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Human | Dilution info 1/200 | Notes - |
Species | Dilution info | Notes |
---|---|---|
Species Mouse, Rat | Dilution info - | Notes - |
Select an associated product type
Alkaline phosphatase that can hydrolyze various phosphate compounds.
PLAP, ALPP, Alkaline phosphatase Regan isozyme, Placental alkaline phosphatase 1, PLAP-1
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal PPB1 antibody. Suitable for IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 11 publications.
pH: 7.2 - 7.4
Preservative: 0.1% Sodium azide
Constituents: PBS, 1% BSA
This antibody reacts with a membrane-bound isoenzyme of placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) occurring in the placenta during the 3rd trimester of gestation. It is useful in the identification of testicular germ cell tumors. Unlike germ cell tumors, PLAP-positive somatic cell tumors uniformly express epithelial membrane antigen (EMA).
This product was switched from a hybridoma to recombinant production method on 7th March 2019.
Our RabMAb® technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to RabMAb® patents.
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
For more information, read more on recombinant antibodies.
This product is FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. For commercial use, please contact partnerships@abcam.com.
Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) also known by names like alkaline phosphatase/PLAP protein or ALPP functions as an enzyme that removes phosphate groups from molecules. It typically appears in tissues such as the placenta and is known to be active during pregnancy. PLAP has a molecular mass of approximately 66 kDa. Normally found expressed in the placenta this enzyme shares similarities with other alkaline phosphatases but is distinct due to its specific expression and function during gestation.
PLAP shows importance in bone mineralization and fetal development. It participates in the hydrolysis of phosphate esters influencing nutrient availability and metabolism. PLAP is not a part of major protein complexes; however its enzymatic activity directly affects local phosphate concentrations which are critical for processes like bone formation and tissue regeneration during pregnancy.
PLAP expression and activity intersect significantly with phosphate metabolism and fetal development pathways. The alkaline phosphatase family plays central roles in these pathways and PLAP shares functions with other isoenzymes in the family such as the tissue nonspecific alkaline phosphatase. These enzymes regulate phosphate turnover and contribute to essential developmental processes.
PLAP connects primarily to certain types of cancers and gestational disorders. Elevated levels of PLAP link to testicular germ cell tumors and ovarian cancer where it serves as a biomarker. In gestational trophoblastic disease PLAP expression provides valuable diagnostic information. Interactions with proteins like hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) also offer insights into potential disease mechanisms especially in reproductive health challenges.
We have tested this species and application combination and it works. It is covered by our product promise.
We have not tested this specific species and application combination in-house, but expect it will work. It is covered by our product promise.
This species and application combination has not been tested, but we predict it will work based on strong homology. However, this combination is not covered by our product promise.
We do not recommend this combination. It is not covered by our product promise.
We are dedicated to supporting your work with high quality reagents and we are here for you every step of the way should you need us.
In the unlikely event of one of our products not working as expected, you are covered by our product promise.
Full details and terms and conditions can be found here:
Terms & Conditions.
Human seminoma stained with ab16695.
This image was generated from the hybridoma version.
Intracellular flow cytometry analysis of HeLa (human cervix adenocarcinoma epithelial cell) labeling Placental alkaline phosphatase (PLAP) with purified ab16695 at 1/200 dilution (0.6μg/ml) (red). Cells were fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde and permeabilised with 90% methanol. Goat anti rabbit IgG (Alexa Fluor® 488, Goat Anti-Rabbit IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) ab150077) at 1/2000 dilution was used as a secondary antibody. Isotype control -Rabbit monoclonal IgG (Rabbit IgG, monoclonal [EPR25A] - Isotype Control ab172730) / Black. Unlableled control -Unlabelled cells / blue.
This image was generated from the hybridoma version.
Please note: All products are 'FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY. NOT FOR USE IN DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES'.
For licensing inquiries, please contact partnerships@abcam.com