Abcam, ab237290, Alexa Fluor® 647 Anti-Glypican 1/ GPC1 antibody [EPR19285]

Size: 100µL
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal Glypican 1/ GPC1 antibody - conjugated to Alexa Fluor® 647. Suitable for ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human samples. Cited in 4 publications.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR19285,
Isotype:IgG,
Conjugation:Alexa Fluor® 647,
Excitation/Emission:Ex: 650nm, Em: 665nm,
Carrier free:No,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:ICC/IF, Flow Cyt (Intra)See 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, Stable for 12 months at -20°C, Store in the dark

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
Glypican 1 (GPC1) also known as glypican-1 is a heparan sulfate proteoglycan anchored to the cell membrane via a glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) anchor. This protein belongs to the glypican family and has an approximate mass of 60 to 70 kDa. GPC1 is found mainly on the surface of cells in the central nervous system as well as in muscle tissues and certain epithelial cells. Its structure facilitates interaction with cell surface receptors and extracellular matrix components playing an important role in cellular communication and signaling processes.
Biological function summary
GPC1 influences the regulation of growth factors and morphogens and it has a significant role in the cell division and growth processes. It is not recognized as part of any larger protein complex but interacts with diverse ligand molecules. Researchers identify GPC1 as an important facilitator of fibroblast growth factors (FGF) and sonic hedgehog (Shh) signaling. Its interaction with molecular partners helps to regulate developmental signals important for proper cellular function and organ development.
Pathways
The contributions of GPC1 are observed in the hedgehog signaling pathway and fibroblast growth factor signaling. GPC1's interaction within the hedgehog pathway is critical for organizing cellular growth and differentiation while its involvement in the FGF pathway supports angiogenesis and wound healing. GPC1 coordinates with other glypican family members and related proteins like FGFR1 to mediate these signaling processes effectively.
Researchers have linked GPC1 with cancer progression and neurodegenerative diseases. Abnormal GPC1 expression is often noted in pancreatic cancer influencing tumor growth and metastasis through its modulation of growth factor signaling. Moreover its role in neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's disease establishes connections with amyloid-beta peptides and tau proteins contributing to disease pathogenesis. These associations make GPC1 an intriguing target for therapeutic intervention and a focus for ongoing medical research.