Abcam, ab240126, Anti-SFRP4 antibody [EPR9389] - BSA and Azide free

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal SFRP4 antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for ICC/IF, IHC-P, Flow Cyt (Intra) and reacts with Human, Mouse samples. Cited in 1 publication.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR9389,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Mouse, Human,
Applications:Flow Cyt (Intra), ICC/IF, 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.

Product details:
ab240126 is the carrier-free version of
ab154167
Patented technology
Our RabMAb
technology is a patented hybridoma-based technology for making rabbit monoclonal antibodies. For details on our patents, please refer to
RabMAb® patents
What are the advantages of a recombinant monoclonal antibody?
This product is a recombinant monoclonal antibody, which offers several advantages including:
- High batch-to-batch consistency and reproducibility
- Improved sensitivity and specificity
- Long-term security of supply
- Animal-free batch production
For more information, read more on
recombinant antibodies
Conjugation ready
Our carrier-free antibodies are typically supplied in a PBS-only formulation, purified and free of BSA, sodium azide and glycerol. This conjugation-ready format is designed for use with fluorochromes, metal isotopes, oligonucleotides, and enzymes, which makes them ideal for antibody labelling, functional and cell-based assays, flow-based assays (e.g. mass cytometry) and Multiplex Imaging applications.
Use our
conjugation kits
for antibody conjugates that are ready-to-use in as little as 20 minutes with 1 minute hands-on-time and 100% antibody recovery: available for fluorescent dyes, HRP, biotin and gold.
Compatibility
This product is compatible with the Maxpar
Antibody Labeling Kit from Fluidigm, without the need for antibody preparation. Maxpar
is a trademark of Fluidigm Canada Inc.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-pH: 7.2 - 7.4Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C, Storage information-Do Not Freeze

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
SFRP4 also known as Secreted Frizzled Related Protein 4 is a 40 kDa protein involved in modulating Wnt signaling pathways. It is a member of the secreted frizzled-related proteins (sFRPs) that act as Wnt antagonists. SFRP4 has a cysteine-rich domain homologous to the Wnt-binding site on frizzled proteins. Expressed in many tissues including the heart lung and kidney SFRP4 plays a role in various physiological processes by influencing cell signaling.
Biological function summary
SFRP4 regulates cell growth and differentiation. It interacts with Wnt ligands preventing them from binding to their receptors. SFRP4 does not typically function as part of a protein complex acting instead as an antagonist on its own. By inhibiting Wnt activity SFRP4 influences embryonic development tissue homeostasis and even cancer progression. The impact of SFRP4 varies depending on the tissue-specific context reflecting its complex biological roles.
Pathways
SFRP4 is significant in the Wnt signaling pathway and the β-catenin independent pathway. By interacting with Wnt ligands SFRP4 can prevent the activation of canonical Wnt/β-catenin signaling a pathway involved in cell fate determination and stem cell renewal. It also influences the non-canonical pathways where the Wnt signaling does not involve β-catenin impacting processes like cell movement and polarity. In these pathways SFRP4 interacts with proteins such as Disheveled and Axin modulating their activities.
The disruption of SFRP4 expression links to osteoarthritis and breast cancer. Abnormal SFRP4 levels can result in improper Wnt signaling contributing to these conditions. In osteoarthritis SFRP4 imbalance affects cartilage integrity while in breast cancer altered SFRP4 expression may influence tumor growth and progression. Related proteins such as β-catenin in cancer or MMPs in osteoarthritis highlight the importance of SFRP4 in disease susceptibility and progression.