Abcam, ab215225, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Aquaporin 5 antibody [EPR3747]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Aquaporin 5 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for IHC-P and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 7 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR3747,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:IHC-PSee reactivity dataSee the reactivity data table below for information on validated species and application combinations.,
Immunogen:The exact immunogen used to generate this antibody is proprietary information.

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Alexa Fluor® is a registered trademark of Molecular Probes, Inc, a Thermo Fisher Scientific Company. The Alexa Fluor® dye included in this product is provided under an intellectual property license from Life Technologies Corporation. As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye, the purchase of this product conveys to the buyer the non-transferable right to use the purchased product and components of the product only in research conducted by the buyer (whether the buyer is an academic or for-profit entity). As this product contains the Alexa Fluor® dye the sale of this product is expressly conditioned on the buyer not using the product or its components, or any materials made using the product or its components, in any activity to generate revenue, which may include, but is not limited to use of the product or its components: in manufacturing; (ii) to provide a service, information, or data in return for payment (iii) for therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic purposes; or (iv) for resale, regardless of whether they are sold for use in research. For information on purchasing a license to this product for purposes other than research, contact Life Technologies Corporation, 5781 Van Allen Way, Carlsbad, CA 92008 USA or outlicensing@thermofisher.com.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.4Preservative: 0.02% Sodium azideConstituents: PBS, 30% Glycerol (glycerin, glycerine), 1% BSA, 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, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
The protein known as Aquaporin 5 often abbreviated as AQP5 is a member of the aquaporin family which are integral membrane proteins that function as channels for water. This particular protein facilitates water transport across cell membranes an action critical in maintaining fluid balance. Aquaporin 5 has a molecular mass of approximately 29 kDa. It is largely expressed in epithelial cells in various tissues including the salivary glands lacrimal glands and respiratory tissues. It is recognized by different names such as Aquaporin-5 and sometimes referenced in studies as Aquazol 5.
Biological function summary
Water transport and secretion processes heavily rely on the presence of Aquaporin 5. It is integral in the formation of tight junctions in epithelial cells enhancing cell permeability to water. Unlike some other aquaporins Aquaporin 5 operates independently and is not known to be part of a larger protein complex. Its presence influences the efficiency of fluid secretion affecting activities such as salivation and tear secretion. The capacity of AQP5 to control water movement tightly connects it to cellular hydration homeostasis.
Pathways
Aquaporin 5 is significantly involved in the regulation of water balance and osmotic equilibrium in epithelial tissues. Its role in fluid secretion pathways is interconnected with other proteins like Aquaporin 4 which share similar duties in the osmotic control of water. In the water transport pathways AQP5 coordinates with proteins like CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator) to manage fluid movement particularly in the respiratory passages and glands. The precise regulation of water flow by these pathways ensures that overall tissue hydration remains constant.
Aquaporin 5 is directly associated with conditions such as Sjögren's syndrome and xerostomia (dry mouth syndrome). During Sjögren's syndrome malfunction of AQP5 can lead to impaired salivary and tear secretion contributing to the symptoms of dryness. Furthermore defects or polymorphisms in AQP5 have implications in respiratory diseases potentially affecting proteins like Aquaporin 3 which shares functional similarities. Understanding the role of AQP5 in these conditions enables further exploration into therapeutic targets and treatment methods.