Abcam, ab242873, Anti-MASPIN antibody [EPR20155-227] - BSA and Azide free (Detector)

Size: 100µg / 1mg
Rabbit Recombinant Monoclonal MASPIN antibody. Carrier free. Suitable for sELISA and reacts with Human samples.
Key facts
Host species:Rabbit,
Clonality:Monoclonal,
Clone number:EPR20155-227,
Isotype:IgG,
Carrier free:Yes,
Reacts with:Human,
Applications:sELISASee 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:
ab242873 is a BSA and Azide Free antibody supplied in an unconjugated format and it is suitable for sandwich ELISAs to quantify Human MASPIN. The recommended pair for sandwich ELISA is:
Capture:
ab242628
, Human MASPIN Capture Antibody (unconjugated)
Detector: ab242873, Human MASPIN Detector Antibody (unconjugated)
The reference range value is 62.5 - 4000 pg/ml.
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.
Sandwich ELISA
The recommended antibody orientation is based on internal optimization for ELISA-based assays. Antibody orientation is assay dependent and needs to be optimized for each assay type. Please note that the range provided for this antibody is only an estimation based on the performance of the product using the recommended antibody pair. Performance of the antibody pair will depend on the specific characteristics of your assay. We guarantee the product works in sandwich ELISA, but we do not guarantee the sensitivity or dynamic range of the antibody in your assay.

Properties and Storage Information:
Form-Liquid, Purification technique-Affinity purification Protein A, Storage buffer-Constituents: PBS, Shipped at conditions-Blue Ice, Appropriate short-term storage conditions-+4°C, Appropriate long-term storage conditions-+4°C

Supplementary Information:
This supplementary information is collated from multiple sources and compiled automatically.
MASPIN also known as SERPINB5 is a non-inhibitory serine protease inhibitor with a mass of approximately 42 kDa. It functions mechanically to regulate cell adhesion migration apoptosis and angiogenesis. MASPIN localizes mainly in the cytoplasm and nucleus and expresses predominantly in epithelial cells including those in the mammary gland prostate and keratinocytes in the skin. It acts as a tumor suppressor and researchers often use immunohistochemistry (IHC) to study its expression patterns in various tissues.
Biological function summary
MASPIN influences apoptosis and cell motility playing a critical role in tumor suppression. It does not form part of a complex but interacts directly with extracellular matrix components. MASPIN can inhibit angiogenesis by reducing the proliferation and migration of endothelial cells. Scientists have noted its role in maintaining normal cell architecture and inhibiting tumor cell invasion.
Pathways
Researchers place MASPIN in important signaling networks impacting cancer progression and metastasis. It participates in the PI3K/AKT pathway thereby influencing cell growth and survival. MASPIN also intersects with TGF-β signaling and related proteins like SMAD which mediate growth arrest and apoptosis. By altering these pathways MASPIN helps modulate responses to cellular stress and inhibit lethal growth in cancer cells.
MASPIN often associates with breast and prostate cancers. Its expression inversely correlates with tumor progression suggesting a protective role. MASPIN's interaction with proteins like p53 highlights its contribution to tumor suppression. Abnormal MASPIN presence links to aggressive disease phenotypes making it a potential biomarker for prognostic evaluation in oncology.